What happens immediately before a patient advances to the syncope stage?

A. Both the blood pressure and pulse rate increase rapidly.
B. Both the blood pressure and pulse rate drop rapidly.
C. The blood pressure drops rapidly; the pulse rate increases rapidly.
D. The blood pressure increases rapidly; the pulse rate drops rapidly.


Answer: B

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