Which diagnostic test result is consistent with a diagnosis of septic shock? A)A blood pH that is higher than normal B)A hematocrit that is higher than normal C)A PaCO₂ that is lower than normal D)A potassium level that is lower than normal

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A)During septic shock, fluid leaks from the intravascular to the extravascular spaces, causing hemoglobin and hematocrit concentrations that are higher than normal. During septic shock, the blood pH will be lower than normal (indicating acidosis), and the PaCO₂ and potassium level will increase. B)During septic shock, fluid leaks from the intravascular to the extravascular spaces, causing hemoglobin and hematocrit concentrations that are higher than normal. During septic shock, the blood pH will be lower than normal (indicating acidosis), and the PaCO₂ and potassium level will increase. C)During septic shock, fluid leaks from the intravascular to the extravascular spaces, causing hemoglobin and hematocrit concentrations that are higher than normal. During septic shock, the blood pH will be lower than normal (indicating acidosis), and the PaCO₂ and potassium level will increase. D)During septic shock, fluid leaks from the intravascular to the extravascular spaces, causing hemoglobin and hematocrit concentrations that are higher than normal. During septic shock, the blood pH will be lower than normal (indicating acidosis), and the PaCO₂ and potassium level will increase.

Which Diagnostic Test Result Is Consistent with a Diagnosis of Septic