A spinal cord patient is ready to be discharged home. A family member asks the nurse to go over potential complications one more time. What are the potential complications that should be monitored for in this patient? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Autonomic dysreflexia
C) DVT
D) Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome
E) Increased ICP
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: For a spinal cord patient, based on the assessment data, potential complications that may develop include DVT, orthostatic hypotension, and autonomic dysreflexia. Complications for spinal cord patients do not include cerebral salt-wasting syndrome or increased ICP.
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