A 37-year-old patient presented in the ER with a blood pressure of 80/40 mmHg and a pulse of 144 beats per minute. The most likely type of shock is:
Everyday Science / Biology — Multiple-choice practice
- A. Hypovolemic shock
- B. Neurogenic shock
- C. Septic shock
- D. Cardiogenic shock
Correct answer
Hypovolemic shock
Explanation
Explanation A 37-year-old patient presented in the ER with a blood pressure of 80/40 mmHg and a pulse of 144 beats per minute. The most likely type of shock i s hypovolemic shock Typically caused by significant fluid or blood loss leading to low blood pressure and a rapid heart rate.
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