While you are treating Rick, he begins to grow pale and faint. According to the text, he is show-ing signs of _____ and you should _____

A. Autonomic dysreflexia; elevate his legs
B. Postural hypotension; tip the wheelchair back
C. Autonomic dysreflexia; rush him to the ward and notify the physician
D. Postural hypotension; put his head down between his knees


ANS: B

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