You Are Transporting a Very Sick 3-Year-Old with Suspected Septic

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Multiple Choice

You are transporting a very sick 3-year-old with suspected septic shock. His airway is patent, respirations tachypneic, and radial pulse weak with skin that is hot to the touch. Vital signs are: pulse 152, respiration 32, blood pressure 94/64, and SpO₂ 96% on a nonrebreather face mask. He has a rectal temperature of 103.9°F. Tylenol has been administered. During transport to the hospital, you should be most concerned with what clinical finding?

• A) Blood pressure 84/32
• B) SpO₂ 96% despite oxygen
• C) Heart rate 156
• D) Temperature of 104.1°F

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