What are the initial clinical manifestations immediately noted after a spinal cord injury? (Select all that apply.)
A)Headache
B)Bladder incontinence
C)Loss of deep tendon reflexes
D)Hypertension
E)Flaccid paralysis

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A complete loss of reflex function in all segments below the level of the lesion characterizes a spinal cord injury. Severe impairment below the level of the lesion is obvious; it includes paralysis and flaccidity in muscles, absence of sensation, loss of bladder and rectal control, transient drop in blood pressure, and poor venous circulation. Neither headache nor hypertension is an initial clinical manifestation related to a spinal cord injury.

What Are the Initial Clinical Manifestations Immediately Noted After a Spinal