NCLEX Practice Test RN Practice Question
A 19-year-old client has sustained a C-7 fracture, which resulted in his spinal cord being partially transected. By 2 weeks' postinjury, his neck has been surgically stabilized, and he has been transferred from the intensive care unit. A potential life-threatening complication the nurse monitors the client for is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomic dysreflexia, a life-threatening exaggerated sympathetic response, can occur in spinal cord injuries above T6, causing severe hypertension.
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