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An 8-year-old child was chasing his dog when he ran out into the street and was struck by a car. he is responsive to verbal stimuli and has an unstable pelvis and a bruise to the side of his face. his airway is open and his breathing is rapid and shallow. his radial pulse is rapid and weak and his skin is cool, moist, and diaphoretic. he also has burns and abrasions to his back after being thrown by the car onto the hot pavement. based on these assessment findings, the emt would treat the patient for what condition?

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An 8-year-old child was chasing his dog when he ran out into the street and was struck by a car. He is responsive to verbal stimuli and has an unstable pelvis and a bruise to the side of his face. His airway is open and his breathing is rapid and shallow. His radial pulse is rapid and weak and his skin is cool, moist, and diaphoretic. He also has burns and abrasions to his back after being thrown by the car onto the hot pavement. Based on these assessment findings, the EMT would treat the patient for what condition?- Shock
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