Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 42-year-old male presents with hypotension (BP 85/50), tachycardia (HR 120), and warm, flushed skin. Labs show elevated liver enzymes and low platelets. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause of his shock state?

  • Hypovolemic shock from internal bleeding

  • Septic shock

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Neurogenic shock

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Medical Emergencies
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