The nurse is admitting a client to the intensive care unit. Earlier, the client presented to the emergency department in early septic shock. Given this information, which assessment findings should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A)Normal blood pressure
B)Rapid and deep respirations
C)Shallow respirations
D)Warm and flushed skin
E)Lethargic mental status
F)Decreased urine output

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A)Septic shock has an early phase and a late phase. Early-phase manifestations include normal blood pressure, rapid and deep respirations, and warm or flushed skin. The other manifestations occur in the late phase of shock.
B)Septic shock has an early phase and a late phase. Early-phase manifestations include normal blood pressure, rapid and deep respirations, and warm or flushed skin. The other manifestations occur in the late phase of shock.
C)Septic shock has an early phase and a late phase. Early-phase manifestations include normal blood pressure, rapid and deep respirations, and warm or flushed skin. The other manifestations occur in the late phase of shock.
D)Septic shock has an early phase and a late phase. Early-phase manifestations include normal blood pressure, rapid and deep respirations, and warm or flushed skin. The other manifestations occur in the late phase of shock.
E)Septic shock has an early phase and a late phase. Early-phase manifestations include normal blood pressure, rapid and deep respirations, and warm or flushed skin. The other manifestations occur in the late phase of shock.
F)Septic shock has an early phase and a late phase. Early-phase manifestations include normal blood pressure, rapid and deep respirations, and warm or flushed skin. The other manifestations occur in the late phase of shock.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Intensive Care