The nursing instructor is explaining the causes of shock. What are the causes of shock? Select all that apply.
A) Blood volume decreases.
B) Heart cannot pump blood effectively.
C) Peripheral blood vessels dilate on massive scale.
D) Venous oxygen saturation is inadequate.
E) Heart rate falls below 90.

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Shock can be caused by a decrease in blood volume (hypovolemic shock), the heart's inability to pump blood effectively (cardiogenic shock), and massive dilation of peripheral blood vessels (distributive shock), which includes septic, anaphylactic, and neurogenic shock.

The Nursing Instructor Is Explaining the Causes of Shock