Hypovolemic shock is different from neurogenic shock in that it relates to
1. an infectious process.
2. a brain or spinal cord trauma.
3. inadequate cardiac output.
4. volume depletion.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Infectious process can indicate septic shock.
Rationale 2: Brain or spinal cord trauma is possibly neurogenic shock.
Rationale 3: Inadequate cardiac output suggests cardiogenic shock.
Rationale 4: Volume depletion occurs in hypovolic shock.
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