A 37 year old woman is admitted to the intensive care unit after experiencing an anterior spinal cord injury status post trauma. What kind of gastrointestinal problems would this patient be at risk for?

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Patients who experience anterior spinal cord injuries are at risk for developing gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding. The nurses should asses the abdomen for distention, look for signs and symptoms of bleeding and anticipate orders for appropriate medications.

A 37 Year Old Woman Is Admitted to the Intensive