Decompensated shock in a 2-year-old child is characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. a systolic BP of 80 mm Hg.
B. weak and rapid central pulses.
C. a decreased mental status.
D. marked tachypnea or bradypnea.


Ans: A. a systolic BP of 80 mm Hg.

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