A client is suffering from distributive shock, which is shock arising from inadequate vascular tone. Which of the following is a potential cause of distributive shock?
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Acute myocardial infarction
c. Cardiac dysrhythmia
d. Acute blood loss
a. Anaphylaxis
rationale: Anaphylaxis can lead to inadequate vascular tone. Other causes are neural loss of tone, toxic shock, and a capillary leak.
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