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As the sympathetic nervous system limits peripheral circulation, the skin becomes pale, cool, and clammy. The correct option is D.

What is sympathetic nervous system?

The sympathetic nervous system is a nerve network that assists the body in activating its fight-or-flight response. When individuals are stressed, in danger, or physically active, this system becomes more active.

A patient in shock secondary to blood loss develop pale, cool, and clammy skin as the sympathetic nervous system limits peripheral circulation.

Thus, the correct option is D.

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Your question seems incomplete, the missing options are:

  • A. The blood has lost some of its red blood​ cells, which give the blood​ (and skin) the red color.
  • B. The​ patient's body is using all available energy to combat the blood​ loss, so sweating is to expected.
  • C. Blood flow is being redirected to the periphery of the body to combat the heat load.
  • D. The sympathetic nervous system limits peripheral circulation.