What functional goal should the nurse expect for a child who has a T1 to T10 spinal cord injury? (Select all that apply.)
a. May be braced for standing
b. Able to drive automobile with hand controls
c. Can manage adapted public transportation
d. Some able to use regular public transportation
e. Ambulates well, often with short leg braces with or without cane
ANS: A, B, C
A child with a T1 to T10 spinal cord injury may be braced for standing, is able to drive an automobile with hand controls, and can manage adapted public transportation. The ability to use regular public transportation and ambulation with bilateral long braces using four-point or swing-through crutch gait are functional goals for individuals with a T10 to L2 injury.
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