A 24-year-old man has suffered extensive head and neck injuries in a motorcycle accident and has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in apparent neurogenic shock. Which of the following are characteristics of this patient's diagnosis?
A) The patient has adequate blood volume but is profoundly vasodilated.
B) The patient is experiencing an exaggerated and pathological immune response.
C) The patient is at risk of cerebral hemorrhage due to sympathetic stimulation.
D) The patient is in hypertensive crisis as a result of baroreceptor dysfunction.
Question 2
An older adult woman was admitted to the hospital for the treatment of a complicated urinary tract infection. Since admission the patient has developed urosepsis and failed to respond to treatment.
The patient's most recent changes in condition are indicative of septic shock and she has been transferred to the critical care unit. What aspect of care will be prioritized in the woman's subsequent phase of treatment?
A) Encouraging the patient's participation in care
B) Eliminating the cause of the patient's infection
C) Monitoring the patient's cognitive status
D) Providing nutritional support
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