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A Patient with Septic Shock Has a BP of 70/46

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A patient with septic shock has a BP of 70/46 mm Hg,pulse of 136 beats/min,respirations of 32 breaths/min,temperature of 104°F,and blood glucose of 246 mg/dL. Which intervention ordered by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?


A) Give normal saline IV at 500 mL/hr.
B) Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg rectally.
C) Start insulin drip to maintain blood glucose at 110 to 150 mg/dL.
D) Start norepinephrine to keep systolic blood pressure above 90 mm Hg.

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