Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient 3 days following a complete cervical spine injury at the C3 level.The patient is in spinal shock.Following emergent intubation and mechanical ventilation,what is the priority nursing action?
A) Maintain body temperature.
B) Monitor blood pressure.
C) Pad all bony prominences.
D) Use proper hand washing.
Correct Answer:
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