You are assessing your 8 year old patient and find that she has pale, whitish skin. You should likely NOT suspect:

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Pale, whitish skin can be a sign of poor perfusion, inadequate breathing, shock, or anxiety, but it is not typically a sign of hypothermia or cardiac arrest. Hypothermia or cardiac arrest would more likely lead to cyanosis or a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.

You Are Assessing Your 8 Year Old Patient and Find