A 67-year-old male presents with an altered mental status following two days of severe chest pain. His wife tells you that he would not allow her to call EMS. Your assessment reveals a tachycardic, irregular pulse, diaphoresis, and a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg. You should suspect:
A. unstable angina with poor perfusion.
B. compensated cardiogenic shock.
C. decompensated cardiogenic shock.
D. acute myocardial infarction and hypovolemia
Answer: C. decompensated cardiogenic shock.
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