A characteristic sign of neurogenic shock caused by a spinal injury is:
A) pink, warm, dry skin above the level of the injury.
B) an absence of sweating below the level of the injury.
C) a reflex tachycardia secondary to vascular dilation.
D) irregular breathing secondary to brainstem insult.
Answer: B) an absence of sweating below the level of the injury.
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