Question

A 54-year-old patient presents to the emergency department following a fall resulting in a spinal cord injury. The nurse is concerned that the patient is developing neurogenic shock. Which of these symptoms support the nurse’s concern?

Accepted Answer

temperature 96.2F, blood pressure 73/40, heart rate 45, and warm, flushed skin

Answer

temperature 102.9F, blood pressure 190/99, heart rate 159, and warm, flushed skin

Answer

temperature 103.4F, blood pressure 104/90, heart rate 140, and cold, clammy skin

Answer

temperature 95.9F, blood pressure 68/39, heart rate 39, and cold, clammy skin

Question 5 - Multisystem Practice Test for the CCRN