The nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation for a spinal cord tumor. The nurse realizes that interventions need to be planned to address which of the following potential complications of this treatment? (Select all that apply.)

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Radiation treatment for a spinal cord tumor may cause increasing neurological impairment, paralysis, and loss of bowel and bladder function, as the radiation may damage the surrounding tissue and nerves. Decubitus ulcers and peripheral vascular disease are not typically associated with radiation treatment for a spinal cord tumor. Osteoporosis may be a potential long-term complication, but it is not an immediate concern during treatment.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Receiving Radiation for a Spinal