The nurse assesses a patient for septic shock. Which statement best describes this health problem?

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1. Septic shock is defined by the presence of sepsis plus refractory hypotension.
2. In septic shock, protein C would be elevated as a result of fibrinolysis.
3. This describes severe sepsis with signs of organ failure but not specifically septic shock.
4. This describes severe sepsis with signs of organ failure but not specifically septic shock.

The Nurse Assesses a Patient for Septic Shock