Catherine a 42 year old woman is brought to the ER for severe SOB, altered mental status, pale cool skin and sweating rapidly. Her vitals read: BP 72/55 HR 122 RR 24. Her JVP is elevated. When discussing with the case with the nurse she reports that the patient's "heart is not pumping enough to meet the body's demand. The nurse also tells you the patient had a heart attack. What type of shock is suspected?a. Neurogenic shockb. Cardiogenic shockc. Distributive shockd. Obstructive shock

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