Which of the following signs is a characteristic sign that may be seen during a secondary assessment of patients with spinal cord injury?

a. Normal skin color and complaint of headache and nausea
b. Flushed skin color below the level of the injury and impairment or absence of sensation and movement
c. Bruising on the back and on the abdomen at the level of the injury, with normal or impaired sensation
d. Flushed skin color at the level of pinpoint back pain


Answer: b

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