A 67-Year-Old Client with a History of Type II Diabetes

question 74

Multiple Choice

A 67-year-old client with a history of type II diabetes mellitus and chronic hypertension is admitted to the emergency department after a myocardial infarction. Which type of shock should the nurse be prepared to treat in this client?

• A)Cardiogenic shock
• B)Hypovolemic shock
• C)Neurogenic shock
• D)Septic shock

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Definitions:

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Sensitization

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