Critical Care Study Test 2| Question & Answer ()
Critical Care Study Test 2| Question & Answer () A nurse is caring for a patient with autonomic dysreflexia. What clinical manifestations would the nurse expect in this patient? A) Tachycardia and hypotension B) Bradycardia and hypertension C) Tachycardia and hypertension D) Bradycardia and hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-Ans: B Feedback: Autonomic dysreflexia is characterized by a pounding headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, piloerection ("goose bumps"), bradycardia, and hypertension. It occurs in cord lesions above T6 after spinal shock has resolved. This makes options A, C, and D incorrect.
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