The Spouse of a Patient in Neurogenic Shock Asks What

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Multiple Choice

The spouse of a patient in neurogenic shock asks what is happening to the patient.How should the nurse response to the spouse?

• A) "This is because of an allergic reaction."
• B) "There is a drop in circulating blood volume."
• C) "The heart has failed to pump blood throughout the body."
• D) "The blood vessels have dilated and lowered the blood pressure."

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