Shock syndrome can best be described as a
a. physiologic state resulting in hypotension and tachycardia.
b. generalized systemic response to inadequate tissue perfusion.
c. degenerative condition leading to death.
d. condition occurring with hypovolemia that results in irreversible hypotension.
B
Shock is a complex pathophysiologic process that often results in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and death. All types of shock eventually result in ineffective tissue perfusion and the development of acute circulatory failure.
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