After receiving 1 000 mL of normal saline, the central venous pressure for a client who has septic shock is 10 mm Hg, but the blood pressure is still 82/40 mm Hg. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse administer?
A)Nitroglycerin
B)Drotrecogin-?
C)Norepinephrine
D)Sodium nitroprusside

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When fluid resuscitation is unsuccessful, vasopressor drugs are administered to increase the systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and improve tissue perfusion. Nitroglycerin would decrease the preload and further drop cardiac output and BP. Drotrecogin-? may decrease inappropriate inflammation and help prevent systemic inflammatory response syndrome, but it will not directly improve blood pressure. Nitroprusside is an arterial vasodilator and would further decrease SVR.

After Receiving 1 000 ML of Normal Saline, the Central