The nurse is caring for a home health patient who had a spinal cord injury at C5 three years ago. The nurse bases the plan of care on the knowledge that the patient will be able to:
a. feed self with setup and adaptive equipment.
b. transfer self to wheelchair.
c. stand erect with full leg braces.
d. sit with good balance.
ANS: A
A cord injury at C5 allows for ability to drive an electric wheelchair with mobile hand supports and feed self with adaptive equipment.
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