A patient has MODS secondary to severe sepsis. The nurse would prioritize interventions to address which finding in this patient?

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The patient's pO₂ of 54 mmHg indicates severe and potentially life-threatening hypotension, a common complication of MODS. Addressing hypotension is a priority in treating the patient's sepsis and preventing further organ damage. All of the other findings are important to address, but do not present as immediate of a threat to the patient's life as hypotension.

A Patient Has MODS Secondary to Severe Sepsis