The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client with a Recent

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a client with a recent spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis from the midthoracic region downward. The client is unable to initiate or control bowel function, but states to the nurse, "I am going to get bowel training later." Which factor does the nurse consider in response to the client?

• A)Ability to control the sphincter muscles may return
• B)Strong abdominal muscles can replace peristalsis
• C)Bowel stimulants will aid in self-management
• D)Neural control of the large intestine is likely lost

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The capacity to hold a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce, or the ability of an individual or system to execute tasks or processes.

Iconic Memories

A type of visual memory that lasts a very short time, representing an exact replica of an observed scene or object.

Echoic Memories

A type of sensory memory that retains audio information for up to a few seconds after the original sound has ceased.