Question 20 of 30
The onset of shock in infants and children:
A
May be sudden and severe.
B
Is no different than adults.
C
Usually progresses slowly.
D
Usually results from cardiac problems.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: May be sudden and severe..
Infants and children possess superior physiological compensatory mechanisms that can mask shock symptoms until the child's body suddenly decompensates. Consequently, when clinical signs of shock appear, the progression is often rapid, sudden, and severe, necessitating immediate intervention.