BS Nursing Pediatric Health Nursing-II
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200. A 16-year-old adolescent is admitted after a motor vehicle accident with a suspected spinal cord injury. What is the urgent critical nursing priority?

A. Moving the adolescent to a comfortable position.
B. Maintaining spinal immobilization and assessing neurological function to prevent further injury.
C. Giving oral pain medication.
D. Allowing the adolescent to sit up.

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  • Moving the adolescent to a comfortable position.
  • Maintaining spinal immobilization and assessing neurological function to prevent further injury.
  • Giving oral pain medication.
  • Allowing the adolescent to sit up.

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