A 24-year-old man is bleeding profusely. You suspect he is in hemorrhagic shock. His blood pressure is dropping, and his heart rate is beginning to slow. What stage of shock is this patient in?
A. Compensated
B. Deadly
C. Decompensated
D. Hypotensive
Answer: C
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