A client is admitted to the emergency depeartment with an incomplete spinal cord injury. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate to decrease inflammation and nerve damage?
A) Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
B) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
C) Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
D) Xylocaine (Lidocaine)
Answer: C
Methylprednisolone (Medrol) is given to clients with spinal cord injuries to decrease inflammation and prevent nerve damage. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) is a pain relief medication. Ibuprofen (Motrin) is an anti-inflammatory given to clients to reduce swelling, such as joint swelling. Xylocaine (Lidocaine) is injected into the affected muscle to relieve pain and muscle spasms, such as muscle spasms related to whiplash.
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