Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient with a spinal cord injury who develops autonomic dysreflexia (AD) .Which action is most important for the nurse to take first?
A) Elevate the head of the bed.
B) Notify the charge nurse.
C) Decrease the IV fluid rate.
D) Administer antihypertensive medication.
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