Which of the following clients would be most likely to have a neurogenic bladder or bowel?
A) A client who uses a walker
B) A client who is on bed rest
C) A client who has a prosthetic leg
D) A client who is paralyzed
D
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A client who is paralyzed may have a neurogenic (lacking nerve stimulation) bladder or bowel. This may be caused by an injury to the spinal cord. The lower the level of injury, the less likely the client is to have difficulty with elimination.
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