A patient is treated in the emergency department for shock following an automobile accident.The nurse knows that shock is a clinical syndrome in which cellular dysfunction and organ failure occur primarily as a result of which of the following conditions?

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Shock occurs primarily as a result of impaired tissue perfusion, which can result from a variety of causes including hypotension, loss of blood, severe infection, and other factors. Impaired tissue perfusion can lead to cellular dysfunction and organ failure, which are characteristic of the shock syndrome. While hypotension and loss of blood can contribute to impaired tissue perfusion, they are not the only causes and may not necessarily lead to shock. Severe infection can also contribute to impaired tissue perfusion, but not all infections result in shock.

A Patient Is Treated in the Emergency Department for Shock