The nurse is writing a plan of care for a client who is in spinal shock. What is one nursing diagnosis the nurse would be sure to include?
A) Enhanced physical mobility
B) Potential sexual function
C) Risk for Disuse Syndrome
D) Risk for urinary continence

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Risk for Disuse Syndrome is a relevant nursing diagnosis for a client in spinal shock because it addresses the potential complications related to immobility, such as muscle atrophy and joint stiffness, which are common in patients with spinal injuries.

The Nurse Is Writing a Plan of Care for a Client