A patient with cancer is experiencing lower extremity numbness and loss of motor function. What should be done to assist this patient?

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The symptoms of lower extremity numbness and loss of motor function are suggestive of spinal cord compression, which is a medical emergency. The patient should be assessed immediately for spinal cord compression and appropriate interventions should be taken to relieve the compression. Intravenous fluids, oxygen, and turning and repositioning are not sufficient interventions for this patient.

A Patient with Cancer Is Experiencing Lower Extremity Numbness and Loss