A patient in the intensive care unit has a blood pressure of 87/39 and has warm, flushed skin accompanying his sudden decline in level of consciousness. The patient also has arterial and venous dilatation and a decrease in systemic vascular resistance
What is this client's most likely diagnosis?
A)
Hypovolemic shock
B)
Septic shock
C)
Neurogenic shock
D)
Obstructive shock
Ans:
B
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Low blood pressure accompanied by warm, flushed skin and cognitive changes is indicative of septic shock, as is vessel dilatation and decreased vascular resistance.
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