A Client Recently Fractured His Spinal Cord at the C3

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client recently fractured his spinal cord at the C3 level and is at great risk for developing pneumonia primarily because the:

• A) Resulting paralysis immobilizes him,and secretions will increase in his lungs
• B) Innervation to the phrenic nerve is absent,preventing chest expansion
• C) Resulting abnormal chest shape disallows efficient ventilatory movement
• D) Trauma decreases the ability of his red blood cells to carry oxygen

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