PracticeQuiz content is free on an ad-supported model.

Unfortunately, we can't support ad blocker usage because of the impact on our servers. If you'd like to continue, please disable your ad blocker and reload page.

Reload page

NCLEX-RN

Category - Reduction of Risk

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a spinal cord injury. The occurrence of which symptom suggests that the client is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia?

A throbbing headache
Hunger
Pallor of the face
Decreased blood pressure

Explanation

Answer - A - Autonomic dysreflexia, also known as hyperreflexia, is a medical emergency characterized by abrupt onset of extremely high blood pressure. A client with autonomic dysreflexia experiences throbbing headache, profuse sweating above the level of lesion, flushing of the skin, and nasal congestion. Autonomic dysreflexia is caused by an irritating stimulus below the level of spinal cord injury, such as bladder distension, bowel compaction, contact with sharp objects, constrictive clothing and pain.

Was this helpful? Upvote!

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

NCLEX-RN

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

Ad-Blocker not supported

NCLEX-RN

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz