NCLEX Practice Test RN Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at C5. Which complication is the client at greatest risk for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A C5 spinal cord injury impairs diaphragm function (innervated by C3–C5), placing the client at greatest risk for respiratory depression due to weak respiratory muscles. The other complications are risks but less immediate.
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