A client who has experienced a severe blood loss becomes hypotensive and loses consciousness. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing:
A)
cardiogenic shock.
B)
neurogenic shock.
C)
anaphylactic shock.
D)
hypovolemic shock.
D
Explanation:
A)
Hypovolemic shock is caused by a decrease in intravascular volume secondary to hemorrhage, severe dehydration, or internal fluid shifts. Cardiogenic shock occurs when damage to the heart reduces cardiac output and tissue perfusion. Neurogenic shock results from interruption to the sympathetic nervous system. Anaphylactic shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)
Hypovolemic shock is caused by a decrease in intravascular volume secondary to hemorrhage, severe dehydration, or internal fluid shifts. Cardiogenic shock occurs when damage to the heart reduces cardiac output and tissue perfusion. Neurogenic shock results from interruption to the sympathetic nervous system. Anaphylactic shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)
Hypovolemic shock is caused by a decrease in intravascular volume secondary to hemorrhage, severe dehydration, or internal fluid shifts. Cardiogenic shock occurs when damage to the heart reduces cardiac output and tissue perfusion. Neurogenic shock results from interruption to the sympathetic nervous system. Anaphylactic shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
Hypovolemic shock is caused by a decrease in intravascular volume secondary to hemorrhage, severe dehydration, or internal fluid shifts. Cardiogenic shock occurs when damage to the heart reduces cardiac output and tissue perfusion. Neurogenic shock results from interruption to the sympathetic nervous system. Anaphylactic shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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