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A client who sustained a spinal cord injury at the level of T6 is to go to rehabilitation. The goal of functioning for this client will be:
 
  1. having full control of the legs.
  2. being completely dependent.
  3. being able to extend the elbows.
  4. controlling abdominal muscles and balance well.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with Parkinson disease is being started on levodopa (Larodopa). For what should the nurse check the client's chart before giving this medication?
 
  1. Cardiac problems
  2. Dizziness
  3. Angle-closure glaucoma
  4. Psychosis.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Full control of the legs is expected for clients with an S1-2 injury.
2. The client with a C1-3 injury will be almost completely dependent for care.
3. The goal for the client with C7 and C8 injury is extension of the elbows.
4. The client with a T6 injury will control abdominal muscles and balance when standing.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Clients with cardiac dysfunction should not take anticholinergics.
2. Dizziness is not a contraindication to levodopa.
3. Angle-closure glaucoma is a contraindication for taking levodopa.
4. Psychosis is possible when taking the dopamine agonists.



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