Which patients would the nurse identify as being at increased risk for the development of hypovolemic shock?. Select all that apply.

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Patients with cirrhosis, ascites, and anasarca (C) are at risk due to fluid shifts and potential bleeding. A patient in a car crash (D) may have internal injuries leading to blood loss. A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (E) can cause massive internal bleeding, leading to hypovolemic shock.

Which Patients Would the Nurse Identify as Being at Increased