A young client with a history of spinal cord injury of the t…
A young client with a history of spinal cord injury of the thoracic spine is in the intensive care unit with a blood pressure of 80/45. On physical assessment, the client has the expected loss of neurological function below the level of injury, skin is noted to be edematous, lungs are clear, and a urinary catheter is draining small amounts. Medications to increase the blood pressure are being given through IV lines. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client, based on these findings?