You are examining a 4 year old male who has been in a car accident. You note that the patient has normal blood pressure and cool, mottled extremities. You conclude that the patient

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The presence of cool, mottled extremities with normal blood pressure in a child who has been in a car accident suggests compromised circulation, which can be a sign of shock. This does not necessarily indicate external injuries or exposure to cold but rather a systemic response, possibly due to internal injuries or blood loss.

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