A Patient with a T5 Spinal Cord Injury Has Manifestations

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with a T5 spinal cord injury has manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia. Which assessments would indicate a possible cause for this condition?. Select all that apply.

• A) Presence of a pressure ulcer
• B) Kinked urinary catheter tubing
• C) Respiratory congestion
• D) Diarrhea
• E) Fecal impaction

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Definitions:

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