A patient who had a spinal cord T4 injury two years ago calls 911 for a pounding headache, blurred vision, and flushing. On your arrival, her vital signs include a blood pressure of 240/120 and pulse of 58. What is this condition called?

A) Autonomic hyperreflexia syndrome
B) Spinal shock
C) Malignant hypertension
D) Brown-Séquard syndrome


A

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