title: Understanding shock.
abstract: Shock is a life-threatening condition requiring skillful observation and intervention. It is therefore essential for nurses to understand the physiological processes associated with different types of shock and the nursing management of shocked patients.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Adomat
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012769:Shock / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology*