What Reaction Might a Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury

question 3

Multiple Choice

What reaction might a patient with a spinal cord injury experience after transferring from supine to sitting?

• A) Syncope
• B) Hip dislocation
• C) Hypertension
• D) Radiculopathy

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