Which of the following statements about the patient in neurogenic shock is NOT true?

A) The patient's heart rate may be normal.
B) Neurogenic shock may be temporary, even if spinal cord injury is permanent.
C) Signs of hypovolemic shock may be masked.
D) Unopposed sympathetic nervous system stimulation results in generalized pallor and diaphoresis.

D

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The secondary assessment for ill persons almost always begins by obtaining the _______ _______

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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