The nurse is reviewing neurogenic shock with staff nurses. Which statement made by an attending nurse indicates the need for additional review? Select all that apply.

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Neurogenic shock does lead to peripheral vasodilation and reduced systemic blood pressure due to loss of sympathetic tone, but it does not directly cause flaccid muscles and paralysis; these symptoms are more indicative of the underlying spinal cord injury itself rather than the shock. The loss of the anal reflex is not a hallmark sign of neurogenic shock; it is more associated with spinal cord injuries but not specifically indicative of neurogenic shock. Neurogenic shock is indeed characterized by a lack of sympathetic outflow from the T1-L2 region, which can lead to vasodilation and hypotension.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Neurogenic Shock with Staff Nurses