Question

The young client has a history of multiple allergies, and the physician prescribed epinephrine (EpiPen) for prevention of anaphylactic shock. The client's mother says to the nurse, "I thought shock was about heart failure." What is the best response by the nurse?

1. "There are many kinds of shock that also include infection, nervous system damage, and loss of blood."
2. "Heart failure is the most serious kind of shock; others include infection, kidney failure, and loss of blood."
3. "There are many kinds of shock: heart failure, nervous system damage, loss of blood, and respiratory failure."
4. "Allergic response is the most fatal type of shock; other types involve loss of blood, heart failure, and liver failure.

Answer 1

The best response is that shock is not only about heart failure, but it can also be caused by various factors such as infection, nervous system damage, and loss of blood in addition to heart failure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best response by the nurse to the client's mother is option 1: "There are many kinds of shock that also include infection, nervous system damage, and loss of blood."

This response is accurate because shock is not only about heart failure. Shock refers to a condition where there is an inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues. It can be caused by various factors such as infection, nervous system damage, and loss of blood, in addition to heart failure.

For example, anaphylactic shock, which the client is at risk of, is a severe allergic response that can lead to a drop in blood pressure and respiratory distress. Therefore, it is important for the client to have epinephrine (EpiPen) to prevent anaphylactic shock.