Which symptoms indicate that patient with a spinal cord injury is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia? select all that apply
A.) Flaccid paralysis
B.) Hypertension
C.) Hypotension
D.) severe headache
E.) Blurred vision
F.) Loss of reflexes below the injury
Answer:
B.) Hypertension
D.) severe headache
E.) Blurred vision
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