A nurse is assessing patients in the pediatric intensive care unit for signs of hypoperfusion.Which assessment findings are indicative of this condition? (Select all that apply.)

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Signs of hypoperfusion include urinary output less than 1 mL/kg/hour,mean arterial pressure less than 45-50 mm Hg,decreased peripheral and pedal pulses,tachycardia,mental status changes,lethargy,delayed capillary refill,and pallor.A capillary refill of 2 seconds is normal.Mean arterial pressure of 32 mm Hg is too low and is indicative of hypoperfusion.Lethargy is a sign of hypoperfusion.Bounding pedal pulses may indicate fluid overload,and a urine output of 2 mL/kg/hour is normal.

A Nurse Is Assessing Patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care