Anxiety after significant injury is a possible sign of shock.

• A. Cannot determine
• B. Not relevant
• C. No
• D. Yes

Answer: (D)

Anxiety after significant injury can be an early sign of shock because when circulation to tissues falls short, the body activates the fight-or-flight response. This sympathetic surge makes the person feel restless, anxious, or uneasy even if pain isn’t the main issue. In trauma, this anxious state is one of the warning signs of developing shock, especially when it appears with other indicators like a rapid pulse, pale or cool skin, and rapid breathing. It’s not definitive on its own, but it signals that shock could be occurring and warrants immediate assessment and care.