A client has been brought to the Emergency Department (ED) after a fall off a roof. The client has no cord function below the point of injury. The ED nurse knows what about this client?
A) The client is a male.
B) The client has a severed spinal cord.
C) The client has a head injury.
D) The client is in spinal shock.

Question

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The absence of cord function below the point of injury suggests the client is in spinal shock, a condition that can occur after a traumatic injury to the spine. It does not necessarily mean the spinal cord is severed, nor does it provide information about the client's gender or indicate a head injury.

A Client Has Been Brought to the Emergency Department (ED)