A patient has a lesion at the sacral segments below S1. Which conditions would the healthcare professional assess the patient for?
a. Frequency
b. Urge incontinence
c. Bladder distension
d. Urgency
e. Urinary retention
Answer:
c. Bladder distension
e. Urinary retention
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