____________________ is a potentially life-threatening complication of spinal cord injury above the mid-thoracic area.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Autonomic dysreflexia

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The mother of a young child with cerebral palsy (CP) is pregnant and asks if the second child will be diagnosed with the same disorder. What risk factors for CP should the nurse explain to the mother?

Select all that apply. A) Father over the age of 20 B) Child has meningitis at birth C) First-born child D) Mother's age of 42 E) Child is 9 pounds at birth

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A patient with a gunshot wound to the knee is complaining of groin and hip pain. The nurse realizes that this patient's pain might be because of which effect?

1. Cavitation 2. Tumble 3. Yaw 4. Blast effect

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Patients need instructions only about normal side effects that might occur when taking a medication

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is probably the single most important influence on growth at all stages of development?

a. Nutrition c. Culture b. Heredity d. Environment

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