A 37-year-old female presents lethargic but oriented, complaining of weakness and dizziness. She states that she has been vomiting for three days and has had severe diarrhea. She has a rapid and weak pulse, and her blood pressure is 92/58. What category of shock is this patient likely experiencing?
A) Cardiogenic B) Respiratory C) Hypovolemic D) Distributive
Question 2
Your partner has just asked Mrs. Jones, Why didn't you call your physician's office for a prescription refill instead of calling 911? This illustrates:
A) closed questioning.
B) empathetic communication.
C) an appearance of blaming the patient.
D) an attempt to educate the patient.
