The patient with pale, cold, clammy skin; a rapid and weak pulse; tachypnea; and an altered level of consciousness is experiencing
A) CHF.
B) shock.
C) atherosclerosis.
D) hypertension.

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Shock causes inadequate perfusion of organs and tissues. The patient has pale, cold, and clammy skin; a rapid, weak, and thready pulse; rapid breathing; and an altered level of consciousness. The blood pressure drops, and the patient may be anxious, irritable, or restless and often expresses a feeling of impending doom. The patient may experience dizziness, extreme thirst, and profuse sweating. In late stages, the pupils dilate, the eyes become dull and lusterless, and the patient experiences shaking and trembling.

The Patient with Pale, Cold, Clammy Skin; a Rapid and Weak