title: How to respond to shock.
abstract: This article describes three common types of shock-hypovolemic, septic, and cardiogenic-and how to recognize and respond appropriately. Shock has many causes, but the underlying disease process is the same, and prompt, aggressive intervention is the key to improved patient outcomes.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Mower-Wade
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Bartley
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Chiari-Allwein
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012769:Shock / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy