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rlane42

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on: Jun 25, 2018
An emergency department nurse cares for a client who experienced a spinal cord injury 1 hour ago. Which prescribed medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
 
  a. Intrathecal baclofen (Lioresal)
  b. Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
  c. Atropine sulfate
  d. Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Question 2

An emergency room nurse initiates care for a client with a cervical spinal cord injury who arrives via emergency medical services. Which action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Assess level of consciousness.
  b. Obtain vital signs.
  c. Administer oxygen therapy.
  d. Evaluate respiratory status.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Methylprednisolone (Medrol) should be given within 8 hours of the injury. Clients who receive this therapy usually show improvement in motor and sensory function. The other medications are inappropriate for this client.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The first priority for a client with a spinal cord injury is assessment of respiratory status and airway patency. Clients with cervical spine injuries are particularly prone to respiratory compromise and may even require intubation. The other assessments should be performed after airway and breathing are assessed.


rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

JCABRERA33

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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