Spinal cord injuries that cause neurogenic shock generally produce:
A) cool, clammy skin distal to the site of the spinal cord injury.
B) reflex tachycardia due to sympathetic nervous system stimulation.
C) flaccid paralysis and complete loss of sensation distal to the injury.
D) signs and symptoms that are identical to those of hypovolemic shock.
Answer: C) flaccid paralysis and complete loss of sensation distal to the injury.
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