A client with a history of depression is brought to the ED after overdosing on Valium. This client is at risk for developing which type of distributive shock?1 - neurogenic shock2 - septic shock3 - anaphylactic shock4 - hypovolemic shock

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Keaton Conway

Biology

5 May, 04:46

A client with a history of depression is brought to the ED after overdosing on Valium. This client is at risk for developing which type of distributive shock?1 - neurogenic shock2 - septic shock3 - anaphylactic shock4 - hypovolemic shock

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Heidy Mcdonald · Answer 1

The answer is neurogenic shock.

Explanation:

Note that, One of the type of distributive type of shock is neurogenic shock, and it results into low blood pressure.

Neurogenic shock is as a result of injury to the spinal cord, head, overdosing of tranquilizers or general anesthetics.