You are the nurse caring for a client in septic shock. You know to closely monitor your client. What finding would you observe when the client's condition is in its initial stages?
A) A rapid, bounding pulse
B) A slow but steady pulse
C) A weak and thready pulse
D) A slow and imperceptible pulse

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In the initial stages of septic shock, the body attempts to compensate for the low blood pressure and poor circulation by increasing the heart rate, leading to a rapid, bounding pulse. This is a common physiological response to try and maintain adequate blood flow to vital organs.

You Are the Nurse Caring for a Client in Septic