The nurse assesses the patient with a spinal cord injury at the level C-7 and finds warm, flushed skin with profuse sweating above the level of injury, and pale, cold skin below the level of injury. The patient is bradycardic, but severely hypertensive. What are the priority nursing interventions?

A Establish IV access apply 2L O2 via nasal cannula, and notify provider C Administer acetaminophen and initiate intravenous (IV) fluids anticipate order for atropine B Assess below injury for noxious stimuli anticipate order hypertensive medication D Lower the head of the bed and apply a cool compress to the forehead