At an in service on shock, the presenter asks if anyone can tell him something about irreversible shock. Which statement made by an EMT is correct?
a. If the pupils are dilated, the patient is in irreversible shock.
b. To survive, the patient in irreversible shock needs a large amount of IV fluids.
c. In irreversible shock, the carotid pulse is weak, but the radial pulse is strong.
d. Even with treatment, if shock has reached the irreversible stage, death will result.
Answer: D