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A Patient with a Neck Fracture at the C5 Level

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A patient with a neck fracture at the C5 level is admitted to the intensive care unit. During initial assessment of the patient, the nurse recognizes the presence of neurogenic shock on finding


A) hypotension, bradycardia, and warm extremities.
B) involuntary, spastic movements of the arms and legs.
C) hyperactive reflex activity below the level of the injury.
D) lack of movement or sensation below the level of the injury.

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