The adult patient's blood pressure is 80/50 . What additional findings would be consistent with the blood pressure?
a. warm, flushed skin c. pulse of 110
b. respirations of 12 d. increased urine out-put
C
One of the initial compensatory responses to a falling blood pressure is an increased pulse rate. Warm flushed skin, respiratory rate of 12, or an increased urine output are not associated with a low blood pressure.
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