A newborn baby involved in an auto accident has been admitted to the ICU and is currently being assessed by a nurse in a drafty, cool room
The nurse notes mottling on the infant's skin, a progression of coolness toward the trunk, peripheral cyanosis, normal blood pressure, low pulse pressure, and tachycardia. Given the circumstances, which of the following are reliable signs that the infant is in shock? Select all that apply.
A) Mottled skin
B) Progression of coolness toward the trunk
C) Peripheral cyanosis
D) Normal blood pressure
E) Low pulse pressure
F) Tachycardia
B, E
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