An assessment finding indicating to the nurse that a 70-kg patient in septic shock is progressing to MODS includes

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A fixed urine specific gravity points to an inability of the kidney to concentrate urine caused by acute tubular necrosis. With MODS, the patient's respiratory rate would initially increase. The MAP of 55 shows continued shock, but not necessarily progression to MODS. A 360-ml urine output over 8 hours indicates adequate renal perfusion.

An Assessment Finding Indicating to the Nurse That a 70-Kg