A Patient Has Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury and Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient has sustained a spinal cord injury and is no longer able to get in and out of the bathtub without assistance.Which nursing diagnosis appropriately addresses this problem?

• A) Feeding Self-care Deficit
• B) Bathing Self-care Deficit
• C) Dressing Self-care deficit
• D) Activity Intolerance

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Definitions:

External Acoustic Meatus

The external passage of the ear leading to the tympanic membrane, or eardrum.

Auditory Canal

The tube that runs from the outer ear to the middle ear, transmitting sound waves collected by the ear's auricle (outer part) to the tympanic membrane.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Endolymph

A fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the ear, playing a key role in hearing and balance.