The Family of a Patient with an SCI Is Concerned

question 20

Multiple Choice

The family of a patient with an SCI is concerned with the lack of bowel function 2 days after the injury.What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Because of his injury, he will always need to have enemas for bowel evacuation."
• B) "Medical management is delaying bowel action because it places pressure on the injury."
• C) "Bowel function should return in approximately 3 days after the accident."
• D) "We'll just have to wait and see if bowel action returns this week."

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