A patient with a temperature of 105.4°F is suffering from systemic vasodilation. Which one of the following findings would be consistent with this condition?

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Systemic vasodilation leads to a decrease in blood pressure as the blood vessels dilate and blood flow is redistributed to peripheral tissues. The elevated temperature is likely due to an increase in metabolic rate as a result of the body's attempt to cool down. Slow heart rate (option A) is not typically seen in systemic vasodilation, as the body tries to compensate by increasing heart rate. Elevated afterload (option B) would be seen in conditions such as hypertension, where the heart is working harder to overcome increased resistance to blood flow. Pale and cool skin (option D) would be seen in conditions such as shock, where blood flow to peripheral tissues is decreased.

A Patient with a Temperature of 105