SPINAL CORD INJURY NCLEX QUESTIONS 2
LATEST VERSIONS 2024-2025 REAL EXAM 200+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE
Terms in this set (26)
,A 25-year-old patient has Correct Answer((s): D
returned home following Rationale: The best action by the nurse will be to
extensive rehabilitation for involve all the parties in developing an optimal plan of
a C8 spinal cord injury. The care. Because family members who will be assisting
home care nurse visits and with the patient's ongoing care need to feel that their
notices that the patient's input is important, telling the family that the patient
spouse and parents are can perform ADLs independently is not the best
performing many of the choice. Reminding the patient about the importance
activities of daily living of independence may not change the behaviors of
(ADLs) that the patient the family members. Supporting the activities of the
had been managing spouse and parents will lead to ongoing dependency
during rehabilitation. The by the patient.
most appropriate action
by the nurse at this time is
to
a. tell the family members
that the patient can
perform ADLs
independently.
b. remind the patient
about the importance of
independence in daily
activities.
c. recognize that it is
important for the patient's
family to be involved in
the patient's care and
support their activities.
d. develop a plan to
increase the patient's
independence in
consultation with the with
the patient, spouse, and
parents.
, A 25-yr old male pt who is Correct answer(s) B
a professional motorcross The pt is at high risk for depression and self-injury
racer has anterior spinal because he is likely to lose function below the
cord syndrome at T10. His umblicus . resulting in loss motor function. In addition
history includes tobacco he will need to be in a wheelchair, impaired sexual
use, alcohol abuse, function, and can not use tobacco, alcohol, marijuana
marijuana abuse. What is abuse for coping.
the nurse's priority during
rehabilation?
A. Monitor the patient 4
times an hour
B. Encourage him to
verbalize feeling.
C. Prevent urniary tract
infection
D. Teach about using
gastrocolic reflex
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