Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted 24 hours previously with a C5 spinal cord injury. Which of the following nursing actions has the highest priority?
A) Assessment of respiratory rate and depth
B) Continuous cardiac monitoring for bradycardia
C) Application of pneumatic compression devices to both legs
D) Administration of methylprednisolone infusion
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