In contrast to a patient with compensated shock, a patient with decompensated shock would be expected to present with:
A) polyuria and weak pulses.
B) bounding radial pulses.
C) mottled skin and dilated pupils.
D) restlessness and pale cool skin
Answer C) mottled skin and dilated pupils.
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