After administering diazepam (Valium) PO to a client who has a spinal cord injury the nurse should expect to observe which of these client responses?
A)
improved swallowing ability
B)
a decrease in salivation and sweating
C)
decrease in muscle spasm and pain
D)
improved motor coordination
C
Explanation:
A)
Diazepam is given to control the muscle spasms and pain associated with musculoskeletal injuries. It would not affect saliva and sweating. It is not given to improve swallowing or coordination.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
B)
Diazepam is given to control the muscle spasms and pain associated with musculoskeletal injuries. It would not affect saliva and sweating. It is not given to improve swallowing or coordination.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
C)
Diazepam is given to control the muscle spasms and pain associated with musculoskeletal injuries. It would not affect saliva and sweating. It is not given to improve swallowing or coordination.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
Diazepam is given to control the muscle spasms and pain associated with musculoskeletal injuries. It would not affect saliva and sweating. It is not given to improve swallowing or coordination.
Application
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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