1. You are working in the E.D. when Art, age 54, comes in accompanied by his wife. This afternoon he began vomiting and

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1. You are working in the E.D. when Art, age 54, comes in accompanied by his wife. This afternoon he began vomiting and "filled the toilet" with red blood. He has also noticed black stools for the last 2 days. Assessment data: BP 82/60, HR 120, RR 28, skin cool, Hgb 5, Hct 16 What type of shock do you suspect? 2. While working in the cardiology clinic, you see Dorothy, age 69. She has a history of coronary disease and diabetes. She tells you that she has noticed progressive shortness of breath and dizziness, and that she always feels cold. Assessment data: BP 78/54, HR 140 & irregular, crackles in both bases, lips cyanotic. ECG shows a new onset of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. What type of shock do you suspect?