Septic shock treatment is aimed at:

A. Laxatives are used to relieve constipation by promoting bowel movements, not for treating diarrhea.

B. Antimotility agents work by slowing down the movement of the intestines, which can reduce diarrhea, but they do not specifically absorb excess fluid in the fecal matter.

C. Adsorbents, such as activated charcoal or kaolin-pectin, work by absorbing excess fluid in the fecal matter in the colon, which helps to reduce diarrhea without affecting transport processes across the intestinal membranes.

D. Bulk-forming agents, like psyllium, absorb water and increase the bulk of stool, which is used for constipation rather than diarrhea.

A. A hoarse cough may occur with partial airway obstruction, but it is not a typical sign of a complete obstruction. A total obstruction would more likely lead to inability to cough effectively.

B. A total obstruction of the airway, such as from aspirated material, can lead to rapid loss of consciousness due to the lack of oxygen reaching the brain. This is a critical emergency.

C. Inflammation of the mucosa is a response to irritation or injury but would not be the primary manifestation of a total airway obstruction.

D. Dyspnea (difficulty breathing) is common with airway obstructions, but in the case of total obstruction, the person would be unable to breathe at all, leading to more severe signs like loss of consciousness.