A patient has an incomplete left spinal cord lesion at the level of T7,resulting in Brown-Séquard syndrome. Which nursing action should be included in the plan of care?

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The patient with Brown-Séquard syndrome has loss of motor function on the ipsilateral side and will require the nurse to move the left leg. Pain sensation will be lost in the patient's right leg. Arm weakness will not be a problem for a patient with a T7 injury. The patient will retain position sense for the right leg.

A Patient Has an Incomplete Left Spinal Cord Lesion at the Level