The patient was admitted with septic shock. Blood cultures were positive for coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CONS). Patient was also treated for pneumonia. BAL was performed (right middle lobe bronchus). Physician documents sepsis due to coagulase-negative staphylococcus with septic shock and CONS pneumonia.

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The Answer of The patient was admitted with septic shock. Blood cultures were positive for coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CONS). Patient was also treated for pneumonia. BAL was performed (right middle lobe bronchus). Physician documents sepsis due to coagulase-negative staphylococcus with septic shock and CONS pneumonia.

The Patient Was Admitted with Septic Shock