You Are the Nurse Caring for a Child Who Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

You are the nurse caring for a child who is diagnosed with septic shock.He begins to develop an dysrhythmia and hemodynamic instability.Endotracheal intubation is necessary.The physician feels that cardiac arrest may soon develop.What drug do you anticipate the physician will order?

• A) Atropine sulfate
• B) Epinephrine
• C) Sodium bicarbonate
• D) Inotropic agents

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