During the evening assessment of a febrile client admitted to the nursing unit with abdominal pain, the nurse assesses a lower than normal blood pressure and a rapid pulse. What is the most likely cause of these findings?

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A lower than normal blood pressure and a rapid pulse are common signs of sepsis, which is often caused by a bacterial infection in the abdominal area, such as appendicitis or peritonitis. Anxiety, a medication reaction, and diurnal variation are less likely to cause these symptoms.

During the Evening Assessment of a Febrile Client Admitted to the Nursing