An 80-year-old patient is being admitted from a nursing home for treatment of septic shock. Which assessment finding should the nurse investigate as the most likely source of the sepsis?

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The most likely source of the sepsis in an elderly patient living in a nursing home is an indwelling urinary catheter, as this increases the risk of urinary tract infections which can lead to sepsis. A red, flat rash in the perineal area may indicate a localized infection but is less likely to cause sepsis. Exposure to chemotherapy or scabies is not a common cause of sepsis.

An 80-Year-Old Patient Is Being Admitted from a Nursing Home