A client has suffered a spinal cord injury after a diving accident. When first brought to the emergency room, the client is suffering from spinal shock. Which symptoms best describe this condition?
a. Decreased venous return and skin breakdown in the extremities
b. Flaccid paralysis and anesthesia in the lower extremities
c. Hypertension, headache, and blurred vision
d. Back pain, muscle spasms, and difficulty walking
b. Flaccid paralysis and anesthesia in the lower extremities
rationale: Following a spinal cord injury, a client can develop spinal shock, which is a temporary condition characterized by loss of neurological activity below the level of injury. The client in spinal shock typically has no feeling or movement in the body below the level of injury. It differs from permanent spinal cord injury in that it is a temporary condition that may last up to 6 weeks after the initial injury but does not involve the destruction of the spinal cord that leads to permanent effects.
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