Multiple Choice
The nurse is assessing a neonate for a suspected spinal cord injury. What age-related considerations does the nurse take during the assessment? Select all that apply.
A) Because of the client's body structure, there is an increased risk for lumbar injuries.
B) The client's spine has increased ligamentous laxity, increasing the risk for spinal cord injury.
C) Since this client is below the age of four, there is an increased risk of lumbar injury.
D) The client's vertebral column is vulnerable to deformity without fracture.
E) The most reliable way to determine the mechanism and anatomy of injury in this client is by imaging.
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