The nurse teaches a patient that autonomic dysreflexia can be triggered by a:

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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 ulcers,position changes (from lying to sitting),and even wrinkles in clothing or bed sheets.

The Nurse Teaches a Patient That Autonomic Dysreflexia Can Be