A client with permanent paralysis of the trunk, arms, and legs would be said to be experiencing which of the following conditions?
A)Tetraplegia
B)Paraplegia
C)Spinal shock
D)Complete spinal cord injury (SCI)

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A)Tetraplegia (also called quadriplegia)is paralysis of the upper and lower limbs and trunk. Paraplegia is paralysis of all or part of the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Spinal shock is a temporary condition characterized by spinal cord swelling; decreased blood flow and blood pressure; and complete loss of motor function, spinal reflexes, and autonomic function below the level of injury. Complete SCIs involve a total loss of all sensory and motor function below the level of the injury. Depending on its location, a complete SCI could results in either tetraplegia or paraplegia.
B)Tetraplegia (also called quadriplegia)is paralysis of the upper and lower limbs and trunk. Paraplegia is paralysis of all or part of the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Spinal shock is a temporary condition characterized by spinal cord swelling; decreased blood flow and blood pressure; and complete loss of motor function, spinal reflexes, and autonomic function below the level of injury. Complete SCIs involve a total loss of all sensory and motor function below the level of the injury. Depending on its location, a complete SCI could results in either tetraplegia or paraplegia.
C)Tetraplegia (also called quadriplegia)is paralysis of the upper and lower limbs and trunk. Paraplegia is paralysis of all or part of the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Spinal shock is a temporary condition characterized by spinal cord swelling; decreased blood flow and blood pressure; and complete loss of motor function, spinal reflexes, and autonomic function below the level of injury. Complete SCIs involve a total loss of all sensory and motor function below the level of the injury. Depending on its location, a complete SCI could results in either tetraplegia or paraplegia.
D)Tetraplegia (also called quadriplegia)is paralysis of the upper and lower limbs and trunk. Paraplegia is paralysis of all or part of the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Spinal shock is a temporary condition characterized by spinal cord swelling; decreased blood flow and blood pressure; and complete loss of motor function, spinal reflexes, and autonomic function below the level of injury. Complete SCIs involve a total loss of all sensory and motor function below the level of the injury. Depending on its location, a complete SCI could results in either tetraplegia or paraplegia.

A Client with Permanent Paralysis of the Trunk, Arms, and Legs