A patient has MODS secondary to severe sepsis. The nurse would prioritize interventions to address which finding in this patient?

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pO₂ refers to the patient's oxygen saturation levels, and in this case, the low value of 54 mmHg indicates poor tissue perfusion and respiratory distress, which are critical issues in MODS. The nurse should prioritize interventions to improve oxygenation and address the underlying cause of the low saturation levels. The other options are also important to address, but they are not as immediately life-threatening as poor oxygenation.

A Patient Has MODS Secondary to Severe Sepsis