The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Involved in a Motorcycle

The nurse is caring for a patient involved in a motorcycle accident. After admission to the intensive care unit, the nurse assesses the patient for symptoms of spinal shock. Which of the following findings indicates the presence of spinal shock?

A) Loss of motor control below the level of the injury with sensations of touch and position intact
B) Flaccid paralysis and lack of sensation below the level of the injury
C) Loss of voluntary motor control, but presence of reflex activity below the level of the injury
D) Falling blood pressure and rising pulse accompanied by reduced level of consciousness