The registered nurse is teaching about neurogenic shock to a group of student nurses. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates the need for further teaching? Select all that apply

1. "Neurogenic shock reduces the systemic blood pressure."
2. "Neurogenic shock results in peripheral vasodilation."
3. "Neurogenic shock causes flaccid muscles and paralysis."
4. "Loss of the anal reflex is the hallmark sign of neurogenic shock."
5. "Neurogenic shock causes a lack of normal sympathetic outflow from the T1-L2 region of the spinal cord."


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