A patient with a spinal cord injury complains to a nurse of the inability to experience an erection. The nurse explains, "The _____ component of the nervous system has been affected by your in-jury."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
parasympathetic
Parasympathetic nerves release neurotransmitters, which cause the cavernosal arteriole walls to relax.
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A) Explaining about the need to ingest barium B) Establishing an intravenous access for radionuclide administration C) Administering the prescribed bowel cleansing regimen D) Withholding prescribed proton pump inhibitors for 5 days before
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1. Develop and implement a teaching plan. 2. Discuss improvement for family coping. 3. Contact the family clergy for support. 4. Arrange for the child's friends to visit.
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What will be an ideal response?