A 27-Year-Old Male Is Admitted to a Neurological Unit with a Complete

question 41

Multiple Choice

A 27-year-old male is admitted to a neurological unit with a complete C-5 spinal cord transection. On initial assessment, he is bradycardic, hypotensive, and hyperventilating. He appears to be going into shock. What is the most likely mechanism of his shock?

• A) Hypovolemia caused by blood loss
• B) Hypovolemia caused by evaporative fluid losses
• C) Vasodilation caused by Gram-negative bacterial infection
• D) Vasodilation caused by a decrease in sympathetic stimulation

Recognize the significance of environmental and situational factors in assessing psychological disorders.

Identify the contributions of key perspectives (biological, psychodynamic) on the development and treatment of psychological disorders.

Understand the various conditions and policies that impact economic development.

Learn the role and perspective of international organizations like the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank on global economic policies.

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