The nurse is reviewing information about the patient who was admitted to the hospital three days ago with urosepsis. The nurse reviews the information regarding recent assessments and diagnostic testing that have been completed. Which of the following physician orders would be expected? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \text { Diagnostic Tests and Assessment } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { Apical pulse } & 132 \mathrm { bpm } \
\hline \text { Respirations } & 26 \text { per minute } \
\hline \text { Blood pressure } & 88 / 46 \
\hline \text { Level of Consciousness } & \text { Obtunded } \
\hline \text { Urinary output } & \begin{array} { l }
25 \mathrm {~mL} \text { of cherry-colored urine produced in } \
\text { Foley catheter drainage bag during the last } \
\text { two hours }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Assessment of respiratory system } & \begin{array} { l }
\text { New moist cough with expectoration of } \
\text { bloody sputum, complaints of dyspnea }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Assessment of cardiovascular system } & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Cool, dry extremities with thready } \
\text { peripheral pulses }
\end{array} \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

The nurse is reviewing information about the patient who was admitted to the hospital three days ago with urosepsis. The nurse reviews the information regarding recent assessments and diagnostic testing that have been completed. Which of the following physician orders would be expected? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Diagnostic Tests and Assessment } & \text { Results } \
\hline \text { Apical pulse } & 132 \mathrm { bpm } \
\hline \text { Respirations } & 26 \text { per minute } \
\hline \text { Blood pressure } & 88 / 46 \
\hline \text { Level of Consciousness } & \text { Obtunded } \
\hline \text { Urinary output } & \begin{array} { l } 
25 \mathrm {~mL} \text { of cherry-colored urine produced in } \
\text { Foley catheter drainage bag during the last } \
\text { two hours }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Assessment of respiratory system } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { New moist cough with expectoration of } \
\text { bloody sputum, complaints of dyspnea }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { Assessment of cardiovascular system } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Cool, dry extremities with thready } \
\text { peripheral pulses }
\end{array} \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Urosepsis is a serious infection that can cause sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. Oxygen saturation levels may be affected in patients with sepsis, and administering oxygen can help maintain adequate oxygen levels and improve outcomes. Ambulating the patient, applying hot compresses, and consulting physical therapy may be appropriate interventions for other conditions, but are not specific to urosepsis.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Information About the Patient Who Was