When discussing autonomic dysreflexia, the PTA should identify bladder distension as the most common cause. The correct answer is D.
An aberrant, overreaction of the involuntary (parasympathetic) nervous system to stimulation is referred to as autonomic dysreflexia. Changes in heart rate may occur as a result of this response, as well as excessive sweating and high blood pressure.
Autonomic dysreflexia might happen all the time and can be caused by triggers such as bladder distension (most frequent), bladder or kidney stones, a kink in a urinary catheter, UTI, fecal impaction, bed sores, an abscess toenail, fractures, menstruating, hemorrhoids, etc.
This question should be provided with answer choices, which are as follows:
- A. Pounding headache
- B. Change in position
- C. Large increases in BP
- D. Bladder distension
The correct answer is D.
Learn more about distended bladder here: brainly.com/question/7077978
#SPJ4
