Question

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.

Answer 1

Option B). The False statement about the patient in neurogenic shock is that unopposed sympathetic nervous stimulation results in systemic pallor and diaphoresis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The False statement about the patient in neurogenic shock is B) Unopposed sympathetic nervous stimulation results in systemic pallor and diaphoresis.

In neurogenic shock, the sympathetic nervous system is disrupted, resulting in a loss of sympathetic tone. This leads to vasodilation and a decrease in blood pressure, rather than systemic pallor and diaphoresis. The other statements - A) Signs of hypovolemic shock may be masked; C) Can present with neck and/or back pain; and D) Neurogenic shock may require IV fluid resuscitation - are true about neurogenic shock.