Which of the following statements about the patient in neurogenic shock is NOT true?
A) The patient's heart rate may be slow.
B) The patient's blood pressure is decreasing.
C) Signs of hypovolemic shock may be masked.
D) Unopposed sympathetic nervous system stimulation results in generalized pallor and diaphoresis.

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Unopposed sympathetic nervous system stimulation would result in vasoconstriction, which may present as cool, clammy skin rather than generalized pallor and diaphoresis. Therefore, choice D is not true.

Which of the Following Statements About the Patient in Neurogenic