A Patient Who Was Involved in a Fall from a Tree

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient who was involved in a fall from a tree becomes short of breath.The lung sounds are absent on one side.This patient is experiencing ________ shock.

• A) cardiogenic
• B) obstructive
• C) hypovolemic
• D) distributive

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