A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has a Spinal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury and develops signs of autonomic dysreflexia.Which action should the nurse take immediately?

• A)Assess the client's blood pressure every few minutes until within normal limits.
• B)Assess the client's respiratory function,and institute intubation procedures,if necessary.
• C)Place client flat in bed.
• D)Administer client's prescribed analgesic.

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