You are participating in a community outing with your CI. One of the patients has suffered a ASIA
A C5 SCI. While waiting in line for lunch she comments that she has a pounding headache. As you are talking you notice she is sweating. What is the next best step to take?
A. Check the patient's urinary catheter bag and level of collection
B. Offer her some water. She is dehydrated due to the heat in the building.
C. Ask if she applied sunblock, lack of sensation in her legs has resulted in a sunburn on her legs
D. You should not be assisting in a patient's care in a community setting