A Nurse Is Discussing the Concept of Shock with a New

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing the concept of shock with a new graduate nurse.Which statement indicates the new graduate nurse understood the information?

• A) Shock is a physiologic state resulting in hypotension and tachycardia.
• B) Shock is an acute, widespread process of inadequate tissue perfusion.
• C) Shock is a degenerative condition leading to organ failure and death.
• D) Shock is a condition occurring with hypovolemia that results in hypotension.

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Definitions:

Creditors

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