A patient who was involved in a fall from a tree becomes short of breath.The lung sounds are absent on one side.This patient is experiencing ________ shock.
A) cardiogenic
B) obstructive
C) hypovolemic
D) distributive

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This type of obstructive shock is the result of a tension pneumothorax and is caused by shifting and compression of mediastinal structures including the heart,which compromise left ventricular filling.Accumulation of air in the pleural space may occur because of trauma.Prompt relief of the obstructive event is necessary to restore cardiac output and prevent cardiovascular collapse.Cardiogenic shock is not related to a traumatic event.Hypovolemic shock results when circulating blood volume is inadequate to perfuse tissues.Distributive shock is characterized by an abnormally expanded vascular space caused by excessive vasodilation.

A Patient Who Was Involved in a Fall from a Tree