A vagus nerve-mediated form of cardiogenic shock without compensatory vasoconstriction that may be seen following a blast injury would MOST likely present with:
A) syncope and hypertension.
B) hypertension and bradycardia.
C) hypotension and tachycardia.
D) bradycardia and hypotension
Answer: D) bradycardia and hypotension
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