An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension. Her body's compensatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock do you suspect?
A) Anaphylactic
B) Hypovolemic
C) Neurogenic
D) Septic

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The patient's symptoms of confusion and severe hypotension, along with the compensatory mechanisms of increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment suggest hypovolemic shock, which is caused by a decrease in blood volume. This could be due to factors such as dehydration, hemorrhage, or fluid loss from burns.

An 82-Year-Old Female Was Admitted to the Hospital with Confusion