An 86-year-old woman has called 911 for rectal bleeding. There is a large amount of dark red blood and clots in the toilet and on the patient's clothing. The EMR reports a blood pressure of 84/68 mmHg with a heart rate of 124 beats per minute. Given this information, the AEMT should recognize:
A) normal blood pressure since the patient is alert and oriented.
B) normal heart rate given the patient's age.
C) narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock.
D) diastolic hypertension and risk for stroke.
Answer: C
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