A Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Is Admitted

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with a spinal cord injury (SCI) is admitted to the unit and placed in traction. Which actions should the nurse include when caring for this patient?

• A) modifying the traction weights as needed
• B) assessing the patient's skin integrity
• C) applying the traction upon admission
• D) administering pain medication
• E) providing passive range of motion

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