A nurse is reviewing the different types of shock that may occur. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the information when the nurse identifies which of the following as a type of distributive shock? Select all that apply
A) Cardiogenic-obstructive shock
B) Septic shock
C) Hypovolemic shock
D) Anaphylactic shock
E) Neurogenic shock
Ans: B, D, E
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Septic shock, anaphylactic shock, and neurogenic shock are types of distributive shock. Cardiogenic and hypovolemic are other types of shock.
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