A 22-year-old client has suffered a spinal cord injury in which he is experiencing spinal shock and cannot feel his legs. Twenty-four hours after the injury, the client tells the nurse, "This will be good for me. I can handle this and I'm doing fine." Which response from the nurse is most likely indicated?
a. Ask the client if he would like to speak with a spiritual advisor or social worker
b. Document the client's positive attitude regarding this life-changing disability
c. Make arrangements for the client to be discharged to home
d. Continue to treat the client as is but remind him that he may never walk again
a. Ask the client if he would like to speak with a spiritual advisor or social worker
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