A patient who had surgery 3 days ago has a temperature of 98°F (36.6°C),blood pressure 82/72 mm Hg,pulse 120 beats/minute,and respirations 30/minute.Which type of shock should the nurse suspect is occurring in this patient?

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During the early,or warm,phase of septic shock,blood pressure,urine output,and neck vein size may be normal,but the skin is warm and flushed.Fever is present in the majority of patients,although some may have a subnormal temperature.D.Septic shock progresses to a second phase with signs and symptoms similar to hypovolemic shock: hypotension; oliguria; tachycardia; tachypnea; flat jugular and peripheral veins; and cold,clammy skin.Body temperature may be normal or subnormal.B.C.There is no reason to suspect that this patient is experiencing neurogenic or cardiogenic shock.

A Patient Who Had Surgery 3 Days Ago Has a Temperature