A nurse and a newly licensed nurse are providing care for a client who has distributive shock. How should the nurse explain the pathophysiology of distributive shock to the newly licensed nurse?

A. "Distributive shock occurs due to loss of myocardial contractility.": This describes cardiogenic shock, not distributive shock. B. "Distributive shock occurs due to increased systemic vascular resistance.": Distributive shock features decreased vascular resistance due to vasodilation. C. "Distributive shock occurs due to systemic vasodilation.": Distributive shock (e.g., septic, neurogenic, anaphylactic) involves widespread vasodilation, leading to maldistribution of blood flow and hypotension. D. "Distributive shock occurs due to loss of blood volume.": That describes hypovolemic shock, not distributive shock.