You have a patient with suspected internal bleeding and cool, clammy, ashen skin. Her blood pressure starts to fall, and her level of consciousness is rapidly dropping. Which stage of shock would you consider this patient to be in?

A) Irreversible
B) Compensated
C) Decompensated
D) Hypovolemic

C

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When caring for a female child who has possibly been sexually abused, you should:

A. encourage the child to urinate and take a shower. B. have a female EMT remain with her if possible. C. carefully examine the genitalia for signs of injury. D. immediately report your suspicions to the parents.

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