A client is experiencing symptoms associated with distributive shock. What types of shock are included in this category? (Select all that apply.)

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Distributive shock is characterized by a decrease in systemic vascular resistance often due to an abnormal distribution of blood flow. The types of shock included in this category are neurogenic shock (caused by a spinal cord injury or disease that results in loss of sympathetic tone), anaphylactic shock (caused by a severe allergic reaction), and septic shock (caused by a bacterial or fungal infection). Therefore, the correct choices are A, C, and E. Hypovolemic shock (B) is caused by a decrease in blood volume, cardiogenic shock (D) is caused by decreased cardiac output, and chronic shock (F) is not a recognized type of shock.

A Client Is Experiencing Symptoms Associated with Distributive Shock