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    Ati lpn med surg proctored exam (pain and shock)
    A patient with new third-degree burns over 60% of the body is confused and presents with a blood pressure of 79/56 mm Hg, heart rate of 132 beats/min, and respirations of 28 breaths/min with crackles on auscultation. The patient's body temperature is 76°F, and the skin is pale and clammy. Which stage of shock is this patient experiencing?

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