hard · NCLEX-RN Physiological Adaptation
Which reassessment finding most reliably indicates that the autonomic dysreflexia hypertensive crisis has been successfully resolved? Apply the response specifically to this case: T6 spinal cord injury with autonomic dysreflexia triggered by a blocked urinary catheter, severe hypertension, reflex bradycardia, and recurrent-trigger prevention.
- A decrease in blood pressure to 122/74 mm Hg accompanied by a pulse of 68/min and resolution of the pounding headache.
- The rapid drainage of 650 mL of cloudy urine into the urinary collection bag following unkinking of the tubing.
- The client's ability to tolerate physical rehabilitation therapy at 09:30 without an increase in lower-extremity spasticity.
- An increase in oxygen saturation from 96% to 99% on room air with a respiratory rate of 16/min.
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