A patient is admitted to the emergency department after fainting.Vital signs are blood pressure 86/60,heart rate 160 bpm,and respirations 20.The patient's skin is cool to the touch.The nurse suspects which underlying problem?
A)The patient has poor glucose control.
B)The patient has deficient fluid volume.
C)The patient has decreased cardiac output.
D)The patient has poor oxygenation.

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The patient's low blood pressure, high heart rate, and cool skin suggest decreased cardiac output. The other options do not fully explain all the vital sign abnormalities and skin changes observed.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department After Fainting