The Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Students About Shock

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a group of students about shock and its specific states. The nurse states, "A specific shock state is presented with bradycardia and hypertension. Further, the condition progresses into renal, hepatic, and cerebral hypoperfusion." Which type of shock is involved in the case of extensive hypoperfusion of the tissues?

• A) Neurogenic shock
• B) Anaphylactic shock
• C) Both A and B
• D) None of the above

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