The nurse directs a patient with a herniated disk to notify the health-care provider immediately if the patient experiences which presentation?

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New onset urinary incontinence may indicate cauda equina syndrome, which is a serious complication of a herniated disk and requires immediate medical attention. Sleepiness after taking pain medication, difficulty with having a bowel movement, and transient pain with walking and changing position are common side effects and symptoms associated with herniated disks and do not require immediate medical attention unless they are severe or prolonged.

The Nurse Directs a Patient with a Herniated Disk to Notify