When providing hygiene to the client with a spinal cord injury, a red area that does not blanch is noted at the base of the coccyx. What actions are appropriate? A man involved in a motor vehicle...

When providing hygiene to the client with a spinal cord injury, a red area that does not blanch is noted at the base of the coccyx. What actions are appropriate?

A man involved in a motor vehicle accident is brought to the ED. You are told that he was not wearing a seat belt and struck his head on the steering wheel. What neurologic assessments would you make? Why?