In immunosuppressed patients suffering from possible infection, skin mottling can represent hypoperfusion from ____.

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Skin mottling in immunosuppressed patients with possible infection can be a sign of hypoperfusion from septic shock, which is a life-threatening condition caused by an overwhelming infection in the body. Septosemia (A) is not a recognized medical term. Autoimmune deficiency (B) may lead to immunosuppression, but it is not specific to skin mottling. Anaphylactic shock (D) is a severe allergic reaction and may cause skin flushing, but not necessarily skin mottling.

In Immunosuppressed Patients Suffering from Possible Infection, Skin Mottling Can