Multiple Choice
In the event of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in the patient with a spinal cord injury,the initial intervention should be to:
A) elevate the head of the bed to lower blood pressure.
B) notify the charge nurse to get assistance.
C) increase IV fluid rate to ensure adequate circulating volume.
D) administer anti-hypertensive medication.
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