A patient who suffered a T6 lesion during a spinal cord injury (SCI) 10 days ago is progressing with treatment and rehabilitation following the immediate treatment of his injury.
When preparing to help the physical therapist mobilize the patient for the first time since the injury, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
A) Assessing the patient's blood pressure
B) Monitoring the patient's cognition
C) Monitoring the patient's pain level
D) Assessing the patient's respiratory rate
Question 2
The nurse is teaching a patient about nutrition and knows that the body needs specific nutrients in order to function normally. What element is essential to thyroid function?
A) Potassium
B) Selenium
C) Iodine
D) Chlorine
When working with the patient with impaired hearing, the interpreter needs to direct questions to th
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Vocal cord polyp.
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