A Patient Demonstrates Signs of Obstructive Shock, but the Cause

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient demonstrates signs of obstructive shock, but the cause has yet to be determined. Which finding indicates the patient is experiencing a pulmonary embolism as the cause for obstructive shock?

• A) Chest pain
• B) Hypotension
• C) Tachycardia
• D) Oliguria

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