A patient with a spinal cord injury is recovering from spinal shock. The nurse realizes that the patient should not develop a full bladder because what emergency condition can occur if it is not corrected quickly?

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Autonomic dysreflexia is a potentially life-threatening emergency condition that can occur in patients with spinal cord injuries who have a full bladder, among other triggers. It is important to prevent or promptly treat a full bladder in these patients to avoid the development of autonomic dysreflexia. Choice B, C, and D are not correct because these conditions are not commonly associated with spinal shock or bladder distension.

A Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury Is Recovering from Spinal