The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client with a Recent

The nurse is providing care for a client with a recent spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis from the midthoracic region downward. The client is unable to initiate or control bowel function, but states to the nurse, "I am going to get bowel training later." Which factor does the nurse consider in response to the client?

A) Ability to control the sphincter muscles may return
B) Strong abdominal muscles can replace peristalsis
C) Bowel stimulants will aid in self-management
D) Neural control of the large intestine is likely lost