The nurse is admitting a patient with a neck fracture at the C6 level to the intensive care unit. Which assessment finding(s) indicate(s) neurogenic shock?
a. Hyperactive reflex activity below the level of injury
b. Involuntary, spastic movements of the arms and legs
c. Hypotension, bradycardia, and warm, pink extremities
d. Lack of sensation or movement below the level of injury
ANS: C
Neurogenic shock is characterized by hypotension, bradycardia, and vasodilation leading to warm skin temperature. Spasticity and hyperactive reflexes do not occur at this stage of spinal cord injury. Lack of movement and sensation indicate spinal cord injury, but not neurogenic shock.
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