Lewis, et al: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and ...

NURSING MANAGEMENT: Peripheral Nerve and Spinal Cord Problems. Spinal Cord Injury. Patient Profile. Samuel D., a 25-year-old-man, is admitted to the emergency department with the diagnosis of a cervical spinal cord injury. Samuel was swimming at a neighbor’s backyard pool. He dove into the shallow end, striking his head on the bottom of the pool. ................
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