A patient receiving care for sepsis is having blood samples drawn to evaluate specific organ functioning. Why is this being done? Select all that apply.

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1. Blood samples are not being evaluated to determine the success of fluid resuscitation.
2. Blood samples are not being evaluated to determine the source of a hospital-acquired infection.
3. Blood samples are not being done to identify the microorganisms causing the original infection.
4. In sepsis, the procoagulant state can result in the formation of miniscule clots that obstruct the microvasculature and limit tissue perfusion.
5. The imbalances that occur in sepsis result in systemic inflammation with the potential for impaired perfusion of multiple organs.

A Patient Receiving Care for Sepsis Is Having Blood Samples