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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As the recovery and rehabilitation process continues,the nurse continues to monitor the client's physiologic parameters,including bowel and bladder function,skin condition,and evidence of complications such as neurogenic shock and autonomic dysreflexia.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has a Spinal