Which indicators of imminent death in a child should the nurse expect to assess? (Select all that apply.)
A) Heart rate increases.
B) Blood pressure increases.
C) Respirations become rapid and shallow.
D) The extremities become warm.
E) Peripheral pulses become stronger.

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Indicators of imminent death include heart rate increasing,with a concomitant decrease in the strength and quality of peripheral pulses; respiratory effort decline,as evidenced by rapid,shallow respirations; and cool and cyanotic extremities.Increased BP,warm extremities,and strong peripheral pulses are not indicators of imminent death.

Which Indicators of Imminent Death in a Child Should the Nurse