In responding to a trauma patient at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, which of the following is an early sign or signs of shock you might encounter during the primary assessment?
A) Rapid heart rate and anxiety
B) Rapidly dropping blood pressure
C) Rapid breathing and air hunger
D) Rapidly dropping level of responsiveness

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Rapid heart rate and anxiety are early signs of shock as the body attempts to compensate for decreased perfusion by increasing heart rate and causing anxiety due to stress response.

In Responding to a Trauma Patient at the Scene of a Motor