Question

Which statement made by the student nurse indicates understanding of neurogenic pulmonary edema?

a) "It is caused by bacterial infection."
b) "It results from increased intracranial pressure."
c) "It is a consequence of spinal cord injury."
d) "It is associated with a decrease in sympathetic activity."

Answer 1

Neurogenic pulmonary edema is a consequence of spinal cord injury.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement made by the student nurse that indicates understanding of neurogenic pulmonary edema is option c) "It is a consequence of spinal cord injury." Neurogenic pulmonary edema is a condition that occurs as a result of damage to the cardiovascular centers in the medulla oblongata or the nervous fibers originating from this region due to cranial or spinal injuries. This damage leads to an imbalance in the sympathetic activity, causing fluid to accumulate in the lungs.