The primary survey of a patient hit by a car has been completed. The patient has an open airway and is breathing and conscious but is bleeding heavily from severe leg injuries. This patient is most at risk for what complication?
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Hemothorax
c. Cardiogenic shock
d. Hypovolemic shock
ANS: D
Hypovolemic shock may occur from a decrease in the circulating blood volume from the bleeding.
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