A patient is suspected to have neurogenic (distributive) shock from a high spinal cord injury. Which classic hemodynamic feature is expected?
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Correct answer: Relative bradycardia, hypotension, and warm dry skin
Neurogenic shock typically presents with hypotension, relative bradycardia, and warm dry skin.
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