Identify the nursing action that is most appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with injury to cranial nerves IX and X after a blow to the head
a. Use enemas to maintain normal bowel function.
b. Maintain the client in an NPO status.
c. Cover both of the client's eyes with soft eye patches to prevent corneal abrasions.
d. Keep the head of the bed flat for 24 hours after admission.
B
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A) Autonomous B) Reliant C) Linked D) Unrelated
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