NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
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The nurse is discussing spinal cord injury (SCI) at a health fair at a local high school. The nurse relays that the most common cause of SCI is
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Falls
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Acts of violence
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Sports-related injuries
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Motor vehicle crashes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Essentially, any painful, irritating, or even strong stimulus below the level of the injury can cause an episode of autonomic dysreflexia. Bladder distension or irritation is responsible for 75-85% of the cases.
Detailed explanation-2: -Contusions are characterized as moderate to severe head injuries. They are characterized by loss of consciousness associated with stupor and confusion.
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