A 19-Year-Old Patient with Massive Trauma and Possible Spinal Cord

question 18

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old patient with massive trauma and possible spinal cord injury is admitted to the emergency department (ED) .Which assessment finding by the nurse will help confirm a diagnosis of neurogenic shock?

• A) Inspiratory crackles.
• B) Cool, clammy extremities.
• C) Apical heart rate 45 beats/min.
• D) Temperature 101.2° F (38.4° C).

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