Nurses in intensive care units commonly care for patients in varying stages of various types of shock. Which of the following is the most common cause of death in intensive care units in the United States?
A) Septic shock
B) Cardiogenic shock
C) Neurogenic shock
D) Anaphylactic shock procedures
Ans: A
Feedback: Septic shock, the most common type of circulatory shock, is the most common cause of death in noncoronary intensive care units in the United States. The incidence of nosocomial infections in critically ill patients is 20% to 25%, and this percentage could be decreased by the use of sterile procedures and meticulous aseptic technique for all procedures. The temperature may be normal or abnormal, depending on the stage of septic shock.
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