What should the nurse include in the management plan for a patient with sepsis?

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1. High tidal volumes should be avoided in the presence of ARDS and do not prevent its development.
2. Following initial stabilization of patients with severe sepsis, blood glucose should be maintained at less than 180 mg/dL with a goal of approximately 150 mg/dL.
3. Sources of infection should be removed as soon as possible.
4. CT and MRI scans are often helpful in identifying causes of sepsis.

What Should the Nurse Include in the Management Plan for a Patient