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You are assessing​ 30-year-old man who has fallen about 20 feet. He is alert and oriented but states that he cannot move or feel his legs.​ Additionally, because his blood pressure is​ 82/48 mmHg, you suspect neurogenic shock. Which of the following additional assessment findings reinforces your suspicion of neurogenic​ shock?
A. Warm and dry skin
B. Heart rate of 144
C. Heart rate of 44
D. Shallow rapid respirations

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Answer:

A.

D.

Explanation:

Neurogenic shock is a type of shock that's manifested through low blood pressure, slower heart rate than usual. It is a result from damaging the central nervous system, like brain injury and spinal cord injury.

Some of the symptoms: Enormous pain in the chest, low heart rate (bradycardia, the opposite from tachycardia), very warm and dry skin, discolored lips and fingertips,  shallow but fast breathing, feeling of weakness, etc.

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