Author Question: The nurse is preparing an educational session about spinal cord injury (SCI) prevention for a ... (Read 104 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is preparing an educational session about spinal cord injury (SCI) prevention for a community group. What patient example should the nurse use to explain the risk factors for this type of injury?

1. 18-year-old male with a prior arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI)
2. 28-year-old female with a history of substance abuse
3. 50-year-old female with osteoporosis
4. 35-year-old male who coaches a soccer team

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a patient recovering from spinal fusion surgery. What should the nurse identify as goals of care for this patient?

Select all that apply.
1. maximizing comfort
2. controlling pain
3. promoting body alignment
4. preventing injury
5. promoting nutritional intake

mathjasmine · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
The three major risk factors for spinal cord injuries (SCI) are age (young adults), gender (higher incidence in males), and alcohol or drug abuse. In spite of the substance abuse, the 28-year-old female would have a lower overall risk for SCI than another example. The 50-year-old female with osteoporosis and the 35-year-old male who coaches a soccer team are not at increased risk for SCI.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The goals of care for the patient recovering from spinal surgery are to maximize comfort, provide effective pain management, promote correct body alignment, and prevent further injury. Promoting nutritional intake is not a goal of care for the patient recovering from spinal surgery.