An elderly patient is diagnosed with E. coli in the blood stream. If not treated, the nurse realizes this patient is at risk for developing which of the following types of shock?

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Distributive shock, specifically septic shock, can occur due to a severe infection like E. coli in the bloodstream, leading to widespread inflammation and blood vessel dilation, impairing blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues.

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