A patient with spinal cord injury is ready to be discharged home. A family member asks the nurse to review potential complications one more time. What are the potential complications that should be monitored for in this patient? Select all that apply
A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Autonomic dysreflexia
C) DVT
D) Salt-wasting syndrome
E) Increased ICP
Ans: A, B, C
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For a spinal cord-injured patient, based on the assessment data, potential complications that may develop include DVT, orthostatic hypotension, and autonomic dysreflexia. Salt-wasting syndrome or increased ICP are not typical complications following the immediate recovery period.
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