Chapter 8: Shock



Read Chapter 8.

Your textbook has the most detailed and expanded information for each topic. There are chapter workbook assignments to complete with each lesson.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the pathophysiology of shock.
  • Identify the various types of shock.
  • Describe the stages of shock (compensated, decompensated, and irreversible).
  • Describe the signs and symptoms of shock.
  • Demonstrate the care for shock.