Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Patients

Medium Physiological Adaptation Pathophysiology

A nurse is assessing a group of patients in a medical-surgical unit. Each patient presents with different symptoms and medical history, pointing to possible underlying pathophysiological conditions. Identify all the pathophysiological mechanisms that may assist in understanding the patients' conditions. Consider the following options:

Select all that apply:

Increased vascular permeability leading to edema.

Decreased cardiac output due to myocardial infarction.

Hypoxia resulting from impaired gas exchange in the lungs.

Hormonal imbalance causing metabolic syndrome.

Chronic inflammation contributing to tissue damage.

Neurogenic shock resulting in widespread vasodilation.

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