Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who has a cervical spinal cord injury from a fall. Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for?
Correct answer
B,C,D
Rationale
Cervical injuries can cause weakened gag reflex, hypotension from spinal shock, and absent bowel sounds due to neurogenic shock. Hypothermia and urinary retention are more likely than hyperthermia and polyuria.