A 14-year-old 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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Spinal cord injury patients are physiologically labile,and close monitoring is required.They may be unstable for the first few weeks after the injury.Corticosteroids are administered to minimize the inflammation present with the injury.Spinal cord injury is a catastrophic event.Discussion of long-term care should be delayed until the child is stable.

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