A Patient Has Been Admitted with Septic Shock Related to Tissue

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with septic shock related to tissue necrosis.The nurse knows the initial goal for medical management for this patient is which intervention?

• A) Limiting fluids to minimize the possibility of heart failure
• B) Finding and eradicating the cause of infection
• C) Discontinuing invasive monitoring as a possible cause of sepsis
• D) Administering vasodilator substances to increase blood flow to vital organs

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