Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The nurse is taking care of a client with a spinal cord injury. The extent of the clientÔÇÖs injury is shown below. Which of the following findings is expected when assessing this client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
This client has a spinal cord injury of the sacral region of the spinal cord and will have bladder and bowel dysfunction, as well as loss of sensation and muscle control below the injury. The other options are true of a client who has quadriplegia.