A Patient Experiencing Vasodilation Is Diagnosed with Distributive Shock

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing vasodilation is diagnosed with distributive shock. The nurse should assess the patient for which etiologies? Select all that apply.

• A) Sepsis
• B) Spinal cord injury
• C) Anaphylaxis
• D) Hemorrhage
• E) Pulmonary embolism

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