Sustaining spinal cord injury from bicycle accident

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A client has arrived to the emergency department after sustaining a spinal cord injury from a bicycle accident. Which of the following nursing actions should be implemented first? A client has arrived to the emergency department after sustaining a spinal cord injury from a bicycle accident. Which of the following nursing actions should be implemented first? Reposition the client every two hours to prevent skin breakdown Maintain spine stabilization with a cervical collar and backboard Administer ondansetron to prevent vomiting Administer normal saline IV bolus to prevent neurogenic shock.

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