When Caring for a Patient Who Has Just Been Admitted

question 9

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who has just been admitted with septic shock, which of these assessment data will be of greatest concern to the nurse?

• A) BP 88/56 mm Hg
• B) Apical pulse 110 beats/min
• C) Urine output 15 ml for 2 hours
• D) Arterial oxygen saturation 90%

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