When evaluating a client with symptoms of shock, it is important for the nurse to differentiate between neurogenic and h

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When evaluating a client with symptoms of shock, it is important for the nurse to differentiate between neurogenic and h

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When evaluating a client with symptoms of shock, it is important for the nurse to differentiate between neurogenic and hypovolemic shock. The symptoms of neurogenic shock differ from hypovolemic shock in that:

A. In neurogenic shock, the skin is warm and dry
B. In hypovolemic shock, there is a bradycardia
C. In hypovolemic shock, capillary refill is less than 2 seconds
D. In neurogenic shock, there is delayed capillary refill
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