Clinical signs of compensated shock include all of the following, except: select one: a. absent peripheral pulses. b. cool and clammy skin. c. restlessness or anxiety. d. rapid, shallow breathing.

a. absent peripheral pulses.

Explanation:

Shock is a syndrome that is characterized by the inability of the heart and / or peripheral circulation to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs. It causes tissue hypoxia and cellular metabolic failure, either by low blood flow, or by an irregular distribution of it.

The signs are as follows:

• Superficial veins disappear

• Cold and pale skin and mucous membranes

• Dryness of the mucous membranes

•Muscular weakness

• Anxiety

• Oliguria

• Accelerated or shallow breathing

• Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

they need it to survive

explanation:

again, you should probably take him to the vet. goodluck