A weak, rapid pulse; profuse perspiration; and slower pupil response to light are indications of
a. An impending heart attack
b. Impending diabetic coma
c. Impending death
d. Impending cerebrovascular accident
C
Signs of impending death include a rapid, weak pulse; decline in blood pressure; dyspnea or brief apnea; slower or no pupil response to light; profuse perspiration; cold extremities; incontinence; and pallor or mottling of skin.
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