Question

The nurse is caring for a motor vehicle accident client who is unresponsive on arrival to the emergency department. The client has numerous fractures, internal abdominal injuries, and large lacerations on the head and torso. The family arrives and seeks update on the client’s condition. A family member asks, "What causes the body to go into shock?"

Answer 1

"The client is in shock because the blood volume has decreased in the system."

Step-by-step explanation:

Shock is characterized by insufficient oxygenation of vital organs, which occurs due to acute circulatory failure, which may be caused by factors such as trauma, organ perforation, emotions, extreme cold or heat, surgery, among others. In other words, a body goes into shock when the volume of blood has decreased in the system.

If left untreated, shock can lead to death, so be aware of symptoms such as paleness, weak pulse, low blood pressure or dilated pupils, for example, especially if the person has had an accident.