The nurse is caring for a patient who has suffered a spinal cord injury and is concerned about the patient's elimination status. What is the nurse's best action?

A) Speak with the patient's family about food choices.
B) Establish a bowel and bladder program for the patient.
C) Speak with the patient about past elimination habits.
D) Establish a bedtime ritual for the patient.

Spinal Cord Injury

Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal, often resulting in permanent changes in strength, sensation, and other body functions.

Elimination Status

A term used in healthcare to describe the regularity, consistency, and overall condition of an individual's bowel and bladder output.

Bowel And Bladder Program

A routine that helps people who have difficulty controlling bowel or bladder function manage their condition and prevent complications.