A common cause of autonomic dysreflexia is:
A) Being cold
B) Nasal congestion
C) Anxiety
D) Fecal impaction

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Fecal impaction is a common cause of autonomic dysreflexia in individuals with spinal cord injuries. When fecal matter builds up in the rectum, it can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure, which triggers autonomic dysreflexia. The other options may not necessarily cause autonomic dysreflexia.

A Common Cause of Autonomic Dysreflexia Is