A male patient has been shot in the chest with a small-caliber gun. What presentation indicates that he is in an early stage of shock?

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In an early stage of shock, a patient's body attempts to compensate by increasing heart rate and vasoconstriction. This can result in an increase in blood pressure and a pale or cool appearance of the skin. The patient in option A appears to have compensated for their injuries with a slightly elevated heart rate and normal blood pressure, but their skin is pale and cool, indicating early stage shock.

A Male Patient Has Been Shot in the Chest with a Small-Caliber