ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
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A client with a spinal cord injury at the T2-T3 vertebrae.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has had a spinal cord injury at the level of the T2-T3 vertebrae. When planning care, the nurse should anticipate which of the following types of disability?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Paraplegia. With a spinal cord injury at the level of T2-T3 vertebrae, the client would experience paralysis in the lower extremities, known as paraplegia. This level of injury affects the nerves responsible for lower limb function while leaving the upper limbs unaffected.
A: Hemiplegia refers to paralysis on one side of the body, which is not associated with a T2-T3 spinal cord injury.
B: Quadriplegia involves paralysis of all four limbs, which would not be expected with an injury at the T2-T3 level.
C: Paresthesia is the sensation of tingling or numbness, which is not the primary manifestation of a T2-T3 spinal cord injury.
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