While caring for a seriously ill patient,the nurse determines that the patient may be in the compensatory stage of shock on observing which of the following findings?

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Restlessness and apprehension are common signs of the compensatory stage of shock. Other signs that may be present include tachycardia, cool and clammy skin, and a narrowing pulse pressure. Cold, mottled extremities and a systolic BP less than 90 mm Hg are more indicative of the progressive or irreversible stages of shock.

While Caring for a Seriously Ill Patient,the Nurse Determines That