The client has been brought to the emergency department by their caregiver. the caregiver says that they found the client diaphoretic, nauseated, flushed and complaining of a pounding headache when they came on shift. what are these symptoms indicative of?
a. concussion
b. autonomic dysreflexia
c. spinal shock
d. contusion

B. Autonomic dysreflexia

Explanation:

Autonomic dysreflexia is a disorder or syndrome which initiates with sudden onset of high blood pressure. It is seen in patients of spinal cord injuries in which the thoracic nerves of the spine are involved. The symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia includes the anxiety, apprehension, nasal congestion, nausea, a pounding headache, flushing of skin, diaphoria,  and profuse sweating.

The symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia are similar to client in the given situation.