Spinal cord resulting in spinal shock

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A patient was involved in an accident one week ago and obtained an injury to their spinal cord resulting in spinal shock. The patient is complaining of a severe headache and blurred vision. Vital signs were assessed and the BP is 200/125. Why would these symptoms appear?

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