During assessment of a 3-year-old with suspected sepsis, which vital sign trend is most concerning?

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AMild fever
BSlightly elevated respiratory rate
CNormal heart rate with hypertension
DTachycardia with normal blood pressure

✓ Correct answer: D. Tachycardia with normal blood pressure Tachycardia with normal blood pressure can be an early sign of compensated shock in pediatric sepsis.

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