Which of the following is NOT a general sign or symptom of shock?

In the context of shock, the general signs and symptoms commonly observed include weak, thready pulses, rapid heart rates, and hypotension. These are indicators of the body's response to insufficient blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues.

A key factor to note is that shock often leads to a drop in blood volume or blood pressure, prompting the heart to beat faster (tachycardia) in an attempt to maintain circulation. The pulse may become weak and thready due to this inadequate circulation, and hypotension is a hallmark symptom reflecting decreased blood pressure.

In contrast, increased temperature is not typically associated with shock. While certain types of shock, such as septic shock, may involve an elevation in body temperature due to infection, the general response in most shock scenarios is not characterized by an increased temperature. Instead, individuals in shock may present with cool, clammy skin as blood is redirected away from the extremities, leading to a drop in temperature or a normal thermal status. Thus, increased temperature does not fit the profile of general signs and symptoms of shock, making it the correct choice for identification as the outlier symptom.