A 14-year-old girl is in the intensive care unit after a spinal cord injury 2 days ago.Nursing care for this child includes (select all that apply)
A) Monitoring and maintaining systemic blood pressure
B) Administering corticosteroids
C) Minimizing environmental stimuli
D) Discussing long-term care issues with the family
E) Monitoring for respiratory complications

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Monitoring and maintaining systemic blood pressure, administering corticosteroids, and monitoring for respiratory complications are all important nursing care for a 14-year-old girl in the intensive care unit after a spinal cord injury 2 days ago.

A 14-Year-Old Girl Is in the Intensive Care Unit After