A Nurse Is Discussing the Concept of Shock with a New

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing the concept of shock with a new graduate nurse.Which statement indicates the new graduate nurse understood the information?

A) Shock is a physiologic state resulting in hypotension and tachycardia.
B) Shock is an acute, widespread process of inadequate tissue perfusion.
C) Shock is a degenerative condition leading to organ failure and death.
D) Shock is a condition occurring with hypovolemia that results in hypotension.