What does interruption of the dorsal spinal cord columns cause in a client with spinal cord injury?

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Interrupting the dorsal spinal cord columns can result in loss of proprioception (sense of limb and body position in space) due to the interruption of ascending sensory pathways. This may cause difficulty with movements requiring coordination and balance.

Answer: D
 Interrupting the lateral spinothalamic tract (not dorsal columns) can result in loss of pain and temperature sensation. This is due to interruption of ascending sensory pathways that transmit pain and temperature information from the periphery to the brainstem and thalamus.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

What Does Interruption of the Dorsal Spinal Cord Columns Cause