The EMT would most likely see a narrowed pulse pressure in a patient who:

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A narrowed pulse pressure is a sign of decreased cardiac output and can occur in patients who are bleeding internally. This is because there is less blood volume circulating in the body, leading to a decreased pulse pressure (the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressures). Fever, diabetes, and an irregular heartbeat may not necessarily cause a narrowed pulse pressure.

The EMT Would Most Likely See a Narrowed Pulse Pressure