A 20-Year-Old Female Suffered from Spinal Cord Injury That Resulted

question 29

Multiple Choice

A 20-year-old female suffered from spinal cord injury that resulted from a motor vehicle accident.She had spinal shock lasting 15 days and is now experiencing an uncompensated cardiovascular response to sympathetic stimulation.What does the nurse suspect caused this condition?

• A) Toxic accumulation of free radicals below the level of the injury
• B) Pain stimulation above the level of the spinal cord lesion
• C) A distended bladder or rectum
• D) An abnormal vagal response

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