A 33-Year-Old Male Is Brought to the ER for Treatment

Multiple Choice

A 33-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident.An MRI reveals an injury of the cervical cord.Cord swelling in this region may be life threatening because:

A) Increased ICP may occur.
B) Reflexes will be disrupted.
C) Diaphragm function may be impaired.
D) Bladder emptying will not occur.