You should be MOST suspicious for cardiogenic shock in an infant or child if:
A) he or she appears listless or lethargic.
B) his or her heart rate varies with activity.
C) his or her heart rate is greater than 150 beats/min.
D) perfusion decreases following a fluid bolus.
Answer: D) perfusion decreases following a fluid bolus.
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