Which of the following would be the MOST likely cause of neurogenic shock?
A) Pericardial tamponade
B) Spinal cord injury
C) Systemic infection
D) Massive histamine release

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Neurogenic shock is typically caused by spinal cord injury, which results in loss of sympathetic nervous system tone and unopposed parasympathetic activity, leading to vasodilation and shock. Pericardial tamponade can cause obstructive shock, systemic infection can cause septic shock, and massive histamine release can cause anaphylactic shock.

Which of the Following Would Be the MOST Likely Cause