A confused and anxious patient fell 20 feet from a ladder. What sign suggests that the patient is in shock?

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A heart rate of 110 is elevated and may suggest that the patient is in shock. Shock is a condition in which the body is not getting enough oxygenated blood to vital organs, often leading to an increased heart rate in an attempt to compensate. Deformities and contusions may indicate injuries, but they do not necessarily suggest shock. Constricted pupils are not typically a sign of shock.

A Confused and Anxious Patient Fell 20 Feet from a Ladder