A 14-Year-Old Is in the Intensive Care Unit After a Spinal

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Multiple Choice

A 14-year-old is in the intensive care unit after a spinal cord injury 2 days ago.Nursing care for this child includes (Select all that apply.)

• A) monitoring and maintaining systemic blood pressure.
• B) administering corticosteroids.
• C) minimizing environmental stimuli.
• D) discussing long-term care issues with the family.
• E) monitoring for respiratory complications.

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