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
Correct Answer:
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