A patient with cold and edematous extremities,low cardiac output,and profound hypotension is likely to be experiencing a progressive stage of ________ shock.
A) cardiogenic
B) hypovolemic
C) obstructive
D) septic

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In the progressive stage of septic shock,some patients deteriorate to a hypodynamic state.This is characterized by decreased cardiac output and cold,clammy skin as a result of narrowed pulse pressure.Profound hypotension generally occurs which is unresponsive to treatment.Cardiogenic shock is evidenced by decreased cardiac output,elevated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure,S₃ heart sounds,and pulmonary edema.Hypotension occurs with hypovolemic shock,but extremities are not likely to be cold and edematous.Cold edematous extremities along with low cardiac output and profound hypotension are not manifestations of obstructive shock.

A Patient with Cold and Edematous Extremities,low Cardiac Output,and Profound