You respond to a “sick person” to find a 36-year-old female…
You respond to a “sick person” to find a 36-year-old female complaining of severe weakness. The patient states that she has been sick for several days and has been running a fever. Her BP is 90/64, Pulse is 120 weak and thready; Respirations are 26 and shallow. Skin is cool and moist. The patient has a body temperature of 104.7 degrees. Which type of shock should you suspect?