A Client Has a Spinal Cord Injury with Paralysis at C5

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client has a spinal cord injury with paralysis at C5 level. When completing discharge teaching, which client statement would require further teaching?

• A) "I need to perform self-catheterization three times daily."
• B) "I know I cannot look to see if my bladder is full."
• C) "I need to avoid bladder distention."
• D) "I'll drink adequate amounts of liquids."

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Definitions:

Antiviral Activity

The capability of substances or treatments to inhibit the growth, replication, or spread of viral pathogens, thereby combating viral infections.

Interferons

Cytokines produced by animal cells when challenged by a virus; prevent viral reproduction and enable cells to resist a variety of viruses.

Capillary Permeability

The ability of blood capillary walls to allow fluid and substances to pass through them into the surrounding tissues.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that fills the spaces between cells, providing nutrients and removing waste from the tissue cells.