What type of shock is a result of increased capillary permeability with loss of blood volume into the tissues?
a. Vasogenic shock
b. Neurogenic shock
c. Hypovolemic shock
d. Traumatic shock
ANS: D
Traumatic shock is caused by soft tissue trauma with resulting damage to the capillaries, which leads to capillary permeability and loss of blood volume into the tissues. This can lead to pulmonary, renal, or multiple organ failure.
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