When managing shock, which statement would be incorrect when comparing the level or classification of shock to the drug treatment?

1. Class I–treated with blood products
2. Class II–treated with isotonic fluids
3. Class III–treated with isotonic fluids and blood products
4. Class IV–treated with blood and fluids


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Rationale 1: Class I–treated with colloid fluid resuscitation is incorrect and should be treated with isotonic fluids.
Rationale 2: This is the correct treatment for Class II shock.
Rationale 3: This is the correct treatment for Class III shock.
Rationale 4: This is the correct treatment for Class IV shock.

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