What are the Immediate Interventions for Autonomic Dysreflexia?
Nurses play a crucial role in the immediate management of AD. Key interventions include:
Elevating the head of the bed to 90 degrees to help lower blood pressure. Loosening any tight clothing or accessories. Checking for and relieving bladder distension, often by ensuring catheter patency or performing intermittent catheterization. Examining for and addressing bowel impaction or other noxious stimuli.
