MCSA A client on a surgical unit is receiving his sixth dose of Piperacillin Tazobactam to treat an abdominal wound infection. The nurse administers the IV drug and notes that the client is pale, his skin is cool and clammy, and his BP is 76/56. The physicians are considering a diagnosis of shock. Which of the following is the type of shock this client is experiencing?

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Septic shock is a type of shock that is caused by a bacterial infection. It is characterized by hypotension, tachycardia, and tachypnea. The client in this case is experiencing hypotension, which is a sign of septic shock.

MCSA a Client on a Surgical Unit Is Receiving His