Vinnie receives a call from Mr. Everson, who says his wife is confused. He says she is pale and is feeling faint and sweaty. Mr. Everson also says his wife has a weak, rapid pulse, and her skin is cool and moist. Vinnie should recognize these symptoms as ____.
A. hypothermia
B. a heart attack
C. shock
D. a stroke
E. a heat stroke.
C. shock
Symptoms of shock include paleness feeling faint and sweaty; weak, rapid pulse; cold, moist skin; and confusion or drowsiness.
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rotation hyperflexion tilt flexion
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A) ?insulin B) ?misentery C) ?cateter D) ?anurysm
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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