Shock – An Overview

In this lesson, we are going to give a general overview of shock and identify different types and causes of the condition.  We will also talk about the different stages of shock and potential complications. Finally we will review testing and important nursing interventions that nurses will need to be familiar with when reviewing different types of shock.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Define shock
2. List four main categories of shock
3. Restate the stages of shock
4. Recognize signs and symptoms of shock
5. Summarize priority nursing interventions for clients diagnosed with shock
6. Discuss the relevance of critical lab values in monitoring and assessing for shock
7. Predict potential complications of shock