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Physiological Integrity III
The nurse is taking care of a quadriplegic young man who suffers from a C2-C3 fracture after an auto accident 3 months prior. He has a tracheotomy, is ventilator-dependent, and has been discharged to home with skilled home nursing care. The nurse knows that this client is at risk for autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following measures should this nurse take to keep the client comfortable, manage his elimination needs, and prevent common causes of autonomic dysreflexia?
Explanation
ExplanationBladder distension and bowel impaction can result in autonomic dysreflexia, causing a critical increase in blood pressure
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