During your primary assessment, you note the patient's skin to be warm, pink, and dry. This should seemingly indicate:

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A warm, pink, and dry skin indicates normal circulation and perfusion. In shock, the skin would typically be cool and clammy. A fever could cause warm skin, but there would likely be other symptoms present such as sweating or a high temperature. Poor oxygenation would result in cyanosis or pallor, not a warm and pink appearance.

During Your Primary Assessment, You Note the Patient's Skin to Be