Scorebuilders Q&A
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Scorebuilders Q&A
Episode 130 - SCI Considerations
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A physical therapist monitors a patient with a T2 spinal cord injury who is participating in a sitting tolerance activity. The patient suddenly becomes restless and the physical therapist notices a marked elevation in blood pressure alongside profuse sweating on the patient's face and neck. Which of the following conditions is the MOST likely explanation for the patient's clinical presentation?
Option 1- Autonomic dysreflexia secondary to a blocked urinary drainage system
Option 2- Orthostatic hypotension secondary to prolonged upright positioning
Option 3- Pulmonary embolism secondary to deep vein thrombosis
Option 4- Spinal shock secondary to an acute inflammatory response
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