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The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at C5. Which complication should the nurse monitor for?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A C5 spinal cord injury can cause respiratory distress (diaphragm impairment), urinary retention (loss of bladder control), and pressure ulcers (immobility), requiring comprehensive monitoring.