A client with spinal cord injury is experiencing muscle spasticity. Which agent would most likely be ordered?

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1 answer:

Sergio [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

Baclofen.

Explanation:

Spinal cord may be defined as the tube like structure consists of the nervous tissue that are extended towards the medulla oblongata. Brain and spinal cord together forms the central nervous system of the body.

Any injury in the spinal cord can cause injury in the muscle as well. Baclofen is a drug used for the treatment of the mascular spasm. This drug help in the relaxation of the muscle. The prescribed doasge is taken and the drug can be taken before or after eating the food.

Thus, the answer is baclofen.

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