Which Principle Should the Nurse Remember While Planning Care for a Patient

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which principle should the nurse remember while planning care for a patient with spinal shock? Spinal shock is characterized by:

• A) Loss of voluntary motor function with preservation of reflexes
• B) Cessation of spinal cord function below the lesion
• C) Loss of spinal cord function at the level of the lesion only
• D) Temporary loss of spinal cord function above the lesion

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A tiny gland in the endocrine system situated at the brain's foundation, responsible for generating hormones that affect different physical activities.

Sex Glands

Organs that produce sex hormones and gametes, critical for sexual reproduction and the development of secondary sex characteristics.

Hypothalamus

A small, crucial part of the brain involved in multiple functions, including hormone regulation, temperature control, and hunger.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a diagnostic technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures.