A 65 year old female was brought to the emergency room because of high fever, hypotension, tachypnea and cold, clammy skin. The patient has severe pneumonia. What type of shock does the patient have?
a. Septic shock
b. Neurogenic shock
c. Cardiogenic shock
d. Anaphylactic shock
Answer: a. Septic shock
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