The nurse is caring for a client with client with T6 spinal cord injury. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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D. pounding headache, flushing, and blood pressure 210/110 mmHg — Autonomic dysreflexia is a life-threatening emergency marked by severe hypertension, headache, and flushing in clients with high spinal cord injuries.

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A. muscle spasms during range-of-motion exercises

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B. numbness below the level of injury

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C. bradycardia of 58/min during sleep