A basketball player who has injured his shoulder during the game is admitted to a healthcare facility. The physician has diagnosed an injury to the cervical plexus in the client
Which effects of an injury to the cervical plexus should the nurse be aware of? A) Temporary paralysis
B) Respiratory arrest
C) True dementia
D) Loss of equilibrium
B
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The nurse should be aware that respiratory arrest is an effect of damage to the cervical plexus. Temporary paralysis, true dementia, and loss of equilibrium are the effects of aging on the nervous system.
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