You suspect a very sick child to be in shock. His skin is dry, radial pulse weak, and blood pressure low. Which statement made by the parents would reinforce this suspicion?

A) "He has had a headache since last night."
B) "I gave him an aspirin this morning."
C) "He has had diarrhea for three days."
D) "His stepfather has really bad diabetes."


C) "He has had diarrhea for three days."

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