The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in Shock with an Elevated

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient in shock with an elevated lactate level.Which order should the nurse question in the management of this patient?

• A) Start an insulin drip for blood sugar greater than 180 mg/dL.
• B) Administer sodium bicarbonate to keep arterial pH greater than 7.20.
• C) Start a norepinephrine drip to keep mean arterial blood pressure greater than 65 mm Hg.
• D) Administer crystalloid fluids.