You are treating a 42 year old construction worker who sustained a penetrating injury to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen from a rebar stake. the patient is conscious but confused with pale cool clammy skin. vital signs are heart rate is 135 Blood pressure is 84 / 5 2 Respirations are 28 and blood axi symmetry is 94 on room air. You suspect internal hemorrhage. select the three findings that most strongly indicate this patient is transitioning from compensated to decompensated hemorrhagic shock: cool clammy skin, confusion, blood pressure 84 / 52, heart rate 135, respirations 28, blood oxymetry 94%
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