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naturalchemist

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Which of the following statements made by a patient's family member would lead you to suspect that the patient is suffering from hypovolemic shock?
 
  a. He has had a rash for the past three days.
  b. He cannot stop throwing up.
  c. He has been taking an antibiotic for a chest cold.
  d. He got up this morning and was having a hard time breathing.

Question 2

A patient with severe gastrointestinal bleeding is in shock. This type of shock is known as:
 
  a. hypervolemic.
  b. cardiogenic.
  c. hemorrhagic.
  d. distributive.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c





 

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