Which assessment finding marks the end of spinal shock?
A)Return of blood pressure and heart rate to normal
B)Gradual return of spinal reflexes
C)Return of bowel and bladder function
D)Evidence of diminished deep tendon reflexes and flaccid paralysis

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A gradual return of spinal reflexes marks the end of spinal shock. Blood pressure and heart rate readings, bowel and bladder function, reflex reactions, and motor function are not an indication of the presence or absence of spinal shock.

Which Assessment Finding Marks the End of Spinal Shock