Assignment task:
A COTA is preparing to start a bedside ADL session with an inpatient who has a C5 spinal cord injury. When assisting the patient from supine to upright sitting on the edge of the bed, the patient reports a sudden onset of a pounding headache, has profuse diaphoresis and becomes extremely anxious. The COTA immediately activates the emergency response system, places the patient in a position of safety, and monitors the patient's vital signs. In addition to documenting the details in the health record, the COTA is preparing a facility incident report. Which statement about this medical situation should be documented in the incident report? After assisting the patient to an upright position, the patient reported severe pounding headache and began to sweat. The patient experienced profuse diaphoresis consistent with autonomic dysreflexia; possibly associated with bladder distention. The emergency response system was activated and proper procedures were followed during and after the patient's medical event.