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Q8. Describe shock. What can be done for it?



A8. The skin will be pale, moist, cold and clammy. Eyes are vacant with dilated pupils. Breathing is shallow and irregular. The pulse is very weak, rapid and irregular, victim may be unconscious. Raise legs above head, keep warm, keep quiet, reassure often.

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