// PARAMEDIC Question · Trauma

A patient with a suspected spinal cord injury has neurogenic shock. The hallmark finding is:

A. Tachycardia and hypotension
B. Bradycardia with hypotension and warm skinCorrect
C. Hypertension and tachycardia
D. Fever and hypotension

// Rationale

Neurogenic shock presents with hypotension, bradycardia, and warm, dry skin due to loss of sympathetic tone.

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