You are reassessing a patient who has sustained blunt trauma to the chest. Which one of the following reassessment findings best indicates that the patient is deteriorating and is in the decompensating phase of shock?

a. Pulse of 96 beats per minute
b. Blood pressure of 88/50
c. Blood oozing from an abdominal laceration
d. Skin that is cool and dry

Answer: b

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