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A patient with sepsis has received a full fluid C) Septic shock. (Diagnosed when blood pressure does not respond
resuscitation of 30 mL/kg, but their blood to initial fluid resuscitation.)
pressure remains low. How should the nurse
classify this state?
A) Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
(SIRS)
B) Severe sepsis
C) Septic shock
D) Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
(MODS)
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The nurse is preparing to administer broad- B) Draw blood cultures. (Must draw cultures before antibiotics to
spectrum antibiotics to a patient suspected of avoid killing the pathogen first.)
having sepsis. Which action must the nurse
perform first?
A) Initiate the IV fluid bolus
B) Draw blood cultures
C) Administer a vasopressor
D) Check the patient's temperature
Which assessment finding is the most critical B) Urine output of <0.5 mL/kg/hour for 2 hours. (Low urine output
indicator of inadequate organ perfusion in a indicates inadequate blood flow.)
septic patient?
A) Temperature of 101°F (38.3°C)
B) Urine output of <0.5 mL/kg/hour for 2 hours
C) White blood cell count of 12,000/mm³
D) Warm, flushed extremities
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