A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a spinal cord injury at the level of T2. Which finding is of most concern to the nurse?

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A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a spinal cord injury at the level of T2. Which finding is of most concern to the nurse?

A. SpO2 of 92% B. Heart rate of 42 bpm C. Blood pressure of 88/60 mm Hg D. Loss of motor and sensory function in arms and legs

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The patient is diagnosed with torticollis. What should the nurse be prepared to provide for the patient?

A. An immobilizer to hold the bones in place B. Exercises to increase the strength of the muscles C. A pillow to use to support the knees while sleeping D. Enough pillows to support the patient's head comfortably

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What is the priority intervention in the emergency department for the patient with a stroke?

A. Intravenous fluid replacement B. Administration of osmotic diuretics to reduce cerebral edema C. Initiation of hypothermia to decrease the oxygen needs of the brain D. Maintenance of respiratory function with a patent airway and oxygen administration

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What is a nursing intervention that is appropriate for the patient with a nursing diagnosis of anxiety related to lack of knowledge of the etiology and treatment of headache?

A. Help the patient to examine lifestyle patterns and precipitating factors. B. Administer medications as ordered to relieve pain and promote relaxation. C. Provide a quiet D. dimly lit environment to reduce stimuli that increase muscle tension and anxiety.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which observation of the patient made by the nurse is most indicative of Parkinson's disease?

A. Large B. embellished handwriting C. Weakness of one leg resulting in a limping walk D. Difficulty rising from a chair and beginning to walk

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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