When caring for a patient who experienced a T2 spinal cord transection 24 hours ago,which collaborative and nursing actions will the nurse include in the plan of care ?

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The patient is at risk for bradycardia and poikilothermia caused by sympathetic nervous system dysfunction and should have continuous cardiac monitoring and maintenance of a relatively warm room temperature.Gastrointestinal (GI)motility is decreased initially and NG suctioning is indicated.To avoid bladder distention,a urinary retention catheter is used during this acute phase.Stress ulcers are a common complication,but can be avoided through the use of the H₂ receptor blockers such as famotidine.

When Caring for a Patient Who Experienced a T2 Spinal