An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension. Her body’s compensatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

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Alterations in cardiovascular function are the effects of changes in the heart's atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm. The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other important substances to cells and organs in the body, and it plays an important role in helping the body meet the demands of activity, exercise, and stress.  Some common conditions that affect the cardiovascular system include: Arrhythmia, Heart attack, Heart valves that don't work right, Heart failure, An aneurysm, Stroke, Atherosclerosis  Some risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)... Show more

An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension. Her body’s compensatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment. What kind of shock does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?






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