It is important to remember that blood pressure is only one component in the overall assessment of a child because:
A) it is an unreliable measurement of perfusion in all children.
B) hypotension is seen much earlier in children than in adults.
C) blood pressure may remain adequate in compensated shock.
D) it generally yields a falsely low reading in agitated children
Answer: C) blood pressure may remain adequate in compensated shock.
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