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A client has been treated for low back pain which radiates down the posterior right leg. The client now has a new onset of urinary and bowel incontinence and weakness in both lower extremities. What is the nurse's first action?

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Rationale: Obtaining a walker does not address the acute neurological symptoms. Applying a diaper addresses the incontinence but not the underlying cause. Inserting a Foley catheter manages urinary incontinence but delays necessary evaluation. Notifying the physician is critical as these symptoms suggest cauda equina syndrome, a surgical emergency.

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