The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in Hypovolemic Shock

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient in hypovolemic shock secondary to cirrhosis of the liver.The nurse understands that this type of shock results from shifting of fluid into the abdominal cavity.What is the resulting hypovolemia called?

A) Absolute hypovolemia
B) Distributive hypovolemia
C) Relative hypovolemia
D) Compensatory hypovolemia