A patient with an incomplete spinal cord injury is being transferred from intensive care to the neurological trauma unit. The nurse realizes that in order to minimize the patient's risk of developing autonomic hyperreflexia, which interventions should be included in the patient's care plan?. Select all that apply.

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Autonomic hyperreflexia can be triggered by bladder distention, bowel impaction, or other noxious stimuli. Monitoring for abdominal distention, performing bladder scans to ensure complete voiding, and strict output monitoring help prevent these triggers.

A Patient with an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Is Being