The patient with a spinal cord injury is experiencing autonomic dysfunctions. Which is an important aspect of care to assist in managing these dysfunctions?
A)Hold the patient upright if she begins to fall until assistance arrives.
B)Ask the patient to assist with turning by holding the siderails of the bed.
C)Place the patient in a high-back reclining wheelchair which can be lowered.
D)Ask the patient if a transfer belt would be helpful to support assisted walking.

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Placing the patient in a high-back reclining wheelchair which can be lowered helps manage autonomic dysfunctions by allowing adjustments in positioning to support blood pressure regulation and comfort, important for patients with spinal cord injuries.

The Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury Is Experiencing Autonomic