A patient has been admitted with a spinal cord injury.The nurse anticipates neurogenic shock with a spinal cord injury at which level of the spine?

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Neurogenic shock is a potential complication of spinal cord injury that occurs when there is disruption of the sympathetic nervous system. This results in vasodilation and decreased systemic vascular resistance, leading to hypotension and bradycardia. Neurogenic shock is most commonly associated with injuries at the level of T6 or higher, but there is a higher risk of neurogenic shock with injuries at the level of T4 or above. Therefore, the best choice is A) T4.

A Patient Has Been Admitted with a Spinal Cord Injury