An 86-year-old female patient has called 911 for rectal bleeding. There is a large amount of dark red blood and clots in the toilet and on the patient's clothing. The Emergency Medical Responder reports a blood pressure of 84/68 mmHg with a heart rate of 124 beats/min. Given this information, the EMT should expect findings of: A)
A) A narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock
B) Normal blood pressure since the patient is alert and oriented
C) Diastolic hypertension and risk for stroke
D) A normal heart rate given the patient's age
A) A narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock
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