Distributive shock is primarily due to
a. a fluid shift from the vascular space.
b. an increase in the size of the vascular space.
c. inadequate circulating blood volume.
d. inadequate pumping action of the heart.
B
Distributive shock is due to changes in blood vessel tone that increase the size of the vascular space without an increase in the circulating blood volume.
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