A patient has manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia. Which of these assessments would indicate a possible cause for this condition? Select all that apply.

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A patient has manifestations of autonomic dysreflexia. Which of these assessments would indicate a possible cause for this condition?  Select all that apply.

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Autonomic dysreflexia is typically caused by a noxious stimuli below the level of a spinal cord injury, leading to a sudden increase in sympathetic nervous system activity. Kinked catheter tubing or fecal impaction are common triggers for autonomic dysreflexia in individuals with spinal cord injuries. Hypertension is often a manifestation of autonomic dysreflexia, not a cause. Respiratory wheezes and stridor are not directly related to autonomic dysreflexia. Diarrhea may be a manifestation of autonomic dysreflexia but is not a cause.

A Patient Has Manifestations of Autonomic Dysreflexia