Exam 35: Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

After assessing the sensory function in a client with a skull fracture, the nurse records the sensory index score as one. What does this score in the client indicate?

The registered nurse is teaching about the diagnostic tests for spinal cord injury to a group of student nurses. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates the need for further teaching?

Which nerve is responsible for sexual function?

While assessing the motor strength in a client with a spinal cord injury, the nurse finds that the movements of the client are active against gravity. Which score should the nurse record?

What is the cause of Horner's syndrome?