A client with a spinal cord injury is preparing to return home from the rehabilitation unit. Which of the following statements by a family member indicates a need for further teaching regarding autonomic dysreflexia?
A.
"I should raise him to a sitting position."
B.
"I should check for a fecal impaction."
C.
"I should look for a kink in the urinary catheter tubing."
Suggested Answer:D🗳️
If the client develops signs or symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia, they need to be addressed immediately. If the family member is not able to relieve them, a health care provider needs to be notified immediately. The remaining choices are correct; they are all ways to relieve autonomic dysreflexia. Reduction of Risk Potential
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