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yoroshambo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When caring for a client with herniated disk disease, the nurse's priority is to:

1. take precautions to prevent further injury.
2. assess the degree to which the disease affects daily activities.
3. decrease intervertebral disk pressure.
4. teach the client log-rolling techniques.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with a C7-8 spinal cord injury. What actions should the nurse expect this client to perform independently? (Select all that apply.)

1. Flex wrists
2. Extend elbows
3. Full hand control
4. Some use of the fingers
5. Full use of thoracic muscles

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Further trauma or herniation of the disk can reduce mobility and sensation, leading to further injury. Treatment focuses on medication and bed rest.
2. This is a routine part of nursing care.
3. This is a routine part of nursing care.
4. This is a routine part of nursing care.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 4

1. For a C7-8 injury the client should be able to flex the wrists.
2. For a C7-8 injury the client should be able to extend the elbows.
3. Full hand control is associated with a T1-5 injury.
4. For a C7-8 injury the client should be able to have some use of the fingers.
5. Full use of thoracic muscles is associated with a T1-5 injury.