All of the following are signs of cardiac compromise EXCEPT:
A) hypotension.
B) pale, clammy skin.
C) tachycardia.
D) hypertension.

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Hypertension is not a sign of cardiac compromise, as it indicates high blood pressure rather than low cardiac output, which is typically seen in cardiac compromise. The other answer choices (hypotension, pale/clammy skin, tachycardia) are indicative of decreased cardiac output and poor perfusion.

All of the Following Are Signs of Cardiac Compromise EXCEPT