Following a cauda equina spinal cord injury,which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

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Patients with cauda equina syndrome have areflexic bladder,and intermittent catheterization will be used for emptying the bladder.Because the bladder is flaccid,antispasmodic medications will not be used.The legs are flaccid with cauda equina syndrome and the patient will be unable to ambulate.The head and neck will not need to be stabilized following a cauda equina injury,which affects the lumbar and sacral nerve roots.

Following a Cauda Equina Spinal Cord Injury,which Action Will the Nurse