Your patient is in the early stages of shock. You notice that her pulse rate is high. This is a normal reaction to shock called ________, and occurs because her body is releasing epinephrine to help maintain her blood pressure.

A. neurogenic shock
B. cardiogenic shock
C. hemorrhagic shock
D. compensated shock

Answer: D

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