A 57-year-old client has been brought to your ED via squad. He is unresponsive, and his wife reports his symptoms of elevated temperature and flushed skin. Physical assessment reveals a rapid, bounding pulse. The high school where the client is employed has had a significant increase in cases of staphylococcal and streptococcal infections among student athletes. His labs show an elevated WBC; cultures are forthcoming. You suspect which of the following may be the cause of the client's present condition?

A 57-year-old client has been brought to your ED via squad. He is unresponsive, and his wife reports his symptoms of elevated temperature and flushed skin. Physical assessment reveals a rapid, bounding pulse. The high school where the client is employed has had a significant increase in cases of staphylococcal and streptococcal infections among student athletes. His labs show an elevated WBC; cultures are forthcoming. You suspect which of the following may be the cause of the client's present condition?


a) Neurogenic shock

b) Cardiogenic shock

c) Anaphylactic shock

d) Septic shock



Answer: Septic shock


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