A patient is in shock. He is tachycardic and hypotensive. Which of the following statements is true regarding his response to this hypoperfusion?

a. The kidneys excrete additional water
b. The parasympathetic response increases
c. There is a decreased in ADH production
d. There is decreased cardiac output


Answer: d. There is decreased cardiac output

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