Multiple Choice
A patient admitted with dermal ulcers who has a history of a T3 spinal cord injury tells the nurse,"I have a pounding headache and I feel sick to my stomach." Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Check for a fecal impaction.
B) Give the prescribed antiemetic.
C) Assess the blood pressure (BP) .
D) Notify the health care provider.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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