A nurse administers methylprednisolone to a client with an acute spinal cord injury. The client asks why they are receiving the medication. How should the nurse respond?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A nurse administers methylprednisolone to a client with an acute spinal cord injury. The client asks why they are receiving the medication. How should the nurse respond? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"This medication decreases the inflammatory process at the site of injury"

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"This medication helps to prevent neuropathic pain"

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"This medication will decrease the severity and frequency of muscle spasms"

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"This medication will help to increase movement in your legs"

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