How this exercise works
Select all clinical findings that match the shock type presented — hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, or obstructive. Multiple findings may apply.
Fundamental concept
Distinguishing hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, and obstructive shock by clinical findings and capillary refill patterns.
Read: Shock States & Hemodynamic Profiles →Scenario
89-year-old from SNF: fever 39.6°C, altered mental status, BP 88/50 after 500 mL fluid, HR 118, lactate 4.2 mmol/L (if available).
Select all findings consistent with septic shock.
