A Patient Being Treated for a Severe Infection Has a Temperature

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for a severe infection has a temperature of 35.8°C.Which additional finding would indicate to the nurse that initiation of treatment for sepsis is likely?

• A)A shift to the left on the white blood cell differential
• B)Heart rate 88
• C)Respiratory rate 10
• D)Acute alteration in mental status

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Definitions:

70mm Film

A high-resolution film gauge, used for shooting and projecting movies, known for its superior image quality.

Gauge

In film, refers to the width of the film stock and its perforations, dictating the type of equipment needed for projection. Common gauges include 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, and 70mm.

Resolution

The ability of a camera lens to define images in sharp detail.

Lumière Brothers

Pioneers of the film industry, noted for their invention of the Cinématographe and for holding the first public movie screening in 1895.