According to Standard Definitions, Which Patient Would the Nurse Describe

question 30

Multiple Choice

According to standard definitions, which patient would the nurse describe as being in septic shock?

• A) A patient with community-acquired pneumonia who has developed respiratory failure
• B) A patient who has burns over 40% of the body and is febrile
• C) A patient with an infection whose blood pressure is 84/52 after 4 liters of saline were administered intravenously
• D) A patient with a WBC count of 22,000 and fever

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Definitions:

Initial Home Visit

The first visit made by a healthcare professional to a patient's home to assess needs and plan care, typically in a home health or hospice setting.

Nonverbal

Communication that occurs through means other than spoken language, including gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other visual cues.

Intonation

The variation of pitch in speech, which can affect the meaning or emotional content of words.

Unregulated Care Provider

A care provider who is not officially licensed or regulated by a governing body.