In palpating a patient's feet and hands, you note extreme coolness to the touch. This finding is most consistent with which of the following?

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Extreme coolness to the touch in the feet and hands is most consistent with peripheral vasoconstriction due to inadequate perfusion. This may be caused by decreased blood flow to the extremities, such as in cases of shock or hypothermia, or by conditions that impair the normal constriction and dilation of blood vessels, such as certain autoimmune disorders or medications.

In Palpating a Patient's Feet and Hands, You Note Extreme