When caring for a patient who was admitted 24 hours previously with a C5 spinal cord injury, which nursing action has the highest priority?
A) Assessment of respiratory rate and depth
B) Continuous cardiac monitoring for bradycardia
C) Application of pneumatic compression devices to both legs
D) Administration of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) infusion
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