The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for developing obstructive shock because of which assessment findings? Select all that apply.

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1. Advanced age increases the risk for development of pulmonary emboli, which is one cause of obstructive shock.
2. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk for developing pulmonary emboli, which is one cause of obstructive shock.
3. Bacteremia increases a patient's risk of developing septic shock and not obstructive shock.
4. A spinal cord injury increases the risk for developing distributive shock and not obstructive shock.
5. A latex allergy increases the risk for developing distributive shock and not obstructive shock.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient Is at Risk