A patient is diagnosed with central cord syndrome. The nurse will assess which of the following in this patient?
1. motor function intact in upper extremities
2. complete paralysis of lower extremities
3. motor function intact in lower extremities
4. loss of bladder and bowel function
3
Rationale: In central cord syndrome the patient will demonstrate intact motor function of the lower extremities with some preservation of bowel and bladder functioning. The upper extremities will demonstrate spastic paralysis and not an intact upper extremity motor status. There is no complete paralysis of lower extremities or loss of bladder and bowel function with central cord syndrome.
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