The nursing instructor is discussing shock with the senior nursing students. The instructor tells the students that shock is a life-threatening condition. What else should the instructor tell the students about shock?

It happens when there is inadequate arterial blood supply and oxygen delivery to tissues and cells

Explanation: Neurogenic shock is a serious and deadly medical condition caused by fluctuation in blood flow in the body. Injury or trauma affecting the spine can lead to this disruption. Neurogenic shock is life-threatening because it can lead to drop in blood pressure drastically and suddenly, and can leave damages to the body tissues which are irreversible . Neurogenic shock can be fatal if not treated.

The Nurse needs to explain why it occurs and  what causes it. she should continue by saying'' it occurs when the  blood supply by the arteries and its containing  oxygen and  metabolites    to the localized tissues and cells of arterial supply  is  reduced. Thus there is a sudden shortage of blood(oxygen and metabolites;glucose),leading  to organs and tissues damages.

Then to causes;

Trauma, haemorrhages, poisons,and allergic reactions are likely causes.

Followed by symptoms;

Dizziness, lack of concentrations,tachycardia (increased heart beats),increased heat rates, sweating, anxiety are some of the symptoms.

And then types;

The different types of shocks depend on the actual cause.Based on this I  will mention these four to you  which are  low volume, cardiogenic, obstructive and distributive.

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