The anxious mother of an adolescent who sustained a spinal injury yesterday and has paralysis of the lower limbs asks if the paralysis is permanent.Which response by the nurse is most helpful?

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Until spinal cord edema has subsided,the extent or the permanency of the paralysis cannot be evaluated.It would be incorrect to indicate that there will definitely be a deficit or paralysis.Not addressing the question and suggesting only to talk to the physician will likely frighten the parent.

The Anxious Mother of an Adolescent Who Sustained a Spinal