A patient who is responsive only to painful stimuli is covered with hives. He has labored respirations and a weak and tachycardic pulse. His vital signs are pulse 128, respirations 24, and blood pressure 80/50 mmHg. Given this presentation, you would suspect:
a. hypotension.
b. an anaphylactic reaction.
c. a stroke.
d. a head injury.
Answer: b
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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