Unique causes of septic shock in pregnant patients include (Select all that apply.)
a. postpartum pyelonephritis.
b. ectopic pregnancy.
c. chorioamnionitis.
d. septic abortion.
e. postpartum hemorrhage.
A, C, D
Unique causes of septic shock in pregnant patients include chorioamnionitis, septic abortion, and postpartum pyelonephritis. Causes of hemorrhagic shock unique to pregnancy include abruptio placentae, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, and postpartum hemorrhage.
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