A patient with a spinal cord injury has a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg, flaccid paralysis on the right, absent bowel sounds, zero urine output, and palpation of a distended bladder. Which health problem should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
A. Spinal shock
B. Temporary hypovolemia
C. Paralysis
D. High cervical injury
Answer: A
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