The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Been

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) that has resulted in central cord syndrome. The nurse expects which findings related to this injury?. Select all that apply.

A) It is likely a result of a hyperextension injury to the cervical spine.
B) Function, if restored, will occur first in the hands.
C) Loss of function will be greatest in the lower extremities.
D) Prognosis for recovery is poor.
E) The patient may have preexisting degenerative bone changes.