The nurse plans to complete a Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) for a patient with suspected sepsis. What data should the nurse use for this assessment? Select all that apply.

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1. Included in the calculation of the SOFA is cardiovascular function, evaluated as MAP.
2. Included in the calculation of the SOFA is respiratory function, evaluated by PaO2/FiO2.
3. Included in the calculation of the SOFA is renal function evaluated by renal output.
4. Hemoglobin level is not used in the calculation of the SOFA.
5. Included in the calculation of the SOFA is central nervous system function evaluated by the Glasgow Coma Scale score.

The Nurse Plans to Complete a Sequential Organ Failure Assessment