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wenmo

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse will explain to the patient who has a T2 spinal cord transection injury that
 
  a. use of the shoulders will be limited.
  b. function of both arms should be retained.
  c. total loss of respiratory function may occur.
  d. tachycardia is common with this type of injury.

Question 2

When the nurse is developing a rehabilitation plan for a 30-year-old patient with a C6 spinal cord injury, an appropriate goal is that the patient will be able to
 
  a. drive a car with powered hand controls.
  b. push a manual wheelchair on a flat surface.
  c. turn and reposition independently when in bed.
  d. transfer independently to and from a wheelchair.


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alexisweber49

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

ANS: B
The patient with a T2 injury can expect to retain full motor and sensory function of the arms. Use of only the shoulders is associated with cervical spine injury. Loss of respiratory function occurs with cervical spine injuries. Bradycardia is associated with injuries above the T6 level.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The patient with a C6 injury will be able to use the hands to push a wheelchair on flat, smooth surfaces. Because flexion of the thumb and fingers is minimal, the patient will not be able to grasp a wheelchair during transfer, drive a car with powered hand controls, or turn independently in bed.


wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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