An 82-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with confusion and severe hypotension.Her body's compensatory mechanisms are increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and movement of large volumes of interstitial fluid to the vascular compartment.What kind of shock does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

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The symptoms and compensatory mechanisms described are characteristic of hypovolemic shock, which occurs due to significant fluid loss leading to decreased blood volume and hypotension.

An 82-Year-Old Female Was Admitted to the Hospital with Confusion