Which of the following statements about the patient in neurogenic shock is FALSE?
A) Signs of hypovolemic shock may be masked.
B) Unopposed sympathetic nervous stimulation results in systemic pallor and diaphoresis.
C) Can present with neck and/or back pain.
D) Neurogenic shock may require IV fluid resuscitation.

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Unopposed sympathetic nervous stimulation actually causes vasodilation and hypotension in neurogenic shock, not systemic pallor and diaphoresis. The other choices are true.

Which of the Following Statements About the Patient in Neurogenic