A 5-year-old boy has been vomiting profusely for two days. Your assessment indicates that his airway is open, respirations adequate, and radial pulse fast and weak. His skin is cool and moist, and the capillary refill time is 5 seconds. This patient is most likely:
A) Hypoxic
B) Malnourished
C) Poorly perfused
D) Feverous
C) Poorly perfused
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A) children with disabilities. B) working individuals without insurance. C) children without health insurance. D) immigrants.
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