You are treating a 45 year old female patient who has sustained considerable blood loss after slicing her hand while preparing food. She states that she feels nauseated. What is causing this symptom of feeling nauseated.
A. blood is diverted from the digestive system
B. blood rushes rapidly to the digestive system
C. shock increases the production of digestive juices
D. the patient has swallowed a great amount of blood
Answer: A