When changing the position of a patient with a spinal cord injury at T4,the nurse should recognize that what symptom is an indication of an episode of autonomic dysreflexia?

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Patients with spinal cord lesions above T5 may experience sudden and extreme elevations in blood pressure caused by a reflex action of the autonomic nervous system.It is produced by stimulation of the body below the level of the injury,usually by a distended bladder from a blocked catheter.Any stimulation can produce the syndrome,including constipation,diarrhea,sexual activity,pressure injuries,position changes (from lying to sitting),and even wrinkles in clothing or bed sheets.Other symptoms may include diaphoresis,shivering,goose bumps,flushing of the skin,and a severe pounding headache.

When Changing the Position of a Patient with a Spinal