NCLEX-RN Autonomic Dysreflexia Cue Pattern Flashcards

Which specific spinal cord injury (SCI) level places a patient at risk for Autonomic Dysreflexia?

Select the classic triad of vital sign changes and symptoms associated with Autonomic Dysreflexia:

Distinguish the dermatological signs seen above versus below the level of injury during an episode:

A client with a T4 SCI presents with a pounding headache and flushed face. Which assessment should the nurse perform FIRST to identify the most common cause?

Aside from bladder distention, name one other noxious stimulus that can trigger Autonomic Dysreflexia.

A client with a T5 injury reports a sudden severe headache. The nurse suspects Autonomic Dysreflexia. What is the PRIORITY nursing action?

If the trigger cannot be identified or removed and the BP remains elevated, what class of medication is indicated?

Why is untreated Autonomic Dysreflexia considered a life-threatening emergency? (Name the primary physiological risk).

How can the nurse differentiate Autonomic Dysreflexia from Orthostatic Hypotension based on blood pressure?

A patient with a T5 injury asks when they will no longer be at risk for Autonomic Dysreflexia. What is the correct nursing response?