What Should the Nurse Include in the Management Plan for a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse include in the management plan for a patient with sepsis?

• A) Use high tidal volumes on the ventilator to prevent adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
• B) Assess capillary blood glucose and prevent hyperglycemia.
• C) Stabilize and debride an infected wound after administering antibiotics for 24 hours.
• D) Avoid CT and MRI scans until the patient is stable.

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