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Which order by the healthcare provider does the nurse question prior to beginning the infusion?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome.  Which assessment finding requires the most immediate action?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with an acute spinal cord injury.  What is the most appropriate intervention when caring for the client’s family?

A client admitted with a traumatic spinal cord injury is diagnosed with spinal shock.  When assessing the client, which clinical manifestation will the nurse expect to observe?

A client is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).  What should the nurse include as a priority teaching topic for this client?

A client admitted with neurogenic bladder following a cervical 6 (C6) spinal cord injury tells the nurse, “I have a pounding headache and I feel sick to my stomach.”  Which action should the nurse take first?

Using the diagram below, determine the client’s scores for eye opening, verbal response, and motor response.   From this, what is the total Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score? GCS Score (total):  ______________________

The nurse cares for a client during an acute exacerbation (relapse) of multiple sclerosis.  Which class of medication does the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will order to help treat the exacerbation?

A client is diagnosed with a complete thoracic 2 (T2) spinal cord injury after sustaining a fall from a ladder.  Which collaborative intervention should be included in the client’s plan of care?  Select all that apply.

The nurse cares for a client with an incomplete spinal cord injury caused by a cervical vertebral fracture.  The injury is stabilized by a halo fixation device.  Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?