Asked by Dhuwa Shivan on Sep 27, 2024
A nursing assessment for a patient with a spinal cord injury leads to several pertinent nursing diagnoses. Which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for this patient?
A) Risk for impaired skin integrity
B) Risk for infection
C) Spiritual distress
D) Reflex urinary incontinence
Nursing Diagnoses
A medical assessment regarding the reactions of individuals, families, or communities to real or possible health issues/life events.
Spinal Cord Injury
Damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as mobility or feeling, below the site of the injury.
- Examine and mitigate risks in patient care, focusing on prevention of falls and protection of skin integrity.
- Recognize and order nursing actions according to the requirements of the patient.
Learning Objectives
- Examine and mitigate risks in patient care, focusing on prevention of falls and protection of skin integrity.
- Recognize and order nursing actions according to the requirements of the patient.