The client is experiencing septic shock. what assessment finding would the nurse expect to find?

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Oliguria and hypotension are considered part of the cold phase or late septic shock. In this​ phase, in addition to blood pressure and urine​ decreases, hypovolemia and compensatory mechanisms​ result, such as​ rapid, shallow, or dyspneic respirations. The skin becomes​ cool, pale, and​ edematous; the client becomes lethargic to comatose mental status. There is decreased​ CVP, tachycardia, and arrhythmic​ pulses, and normal to decreased body temperatures. Death may occur during this phase due to​ respiratory, cardiac,​ and/or renal failure.)

a,b,d,e
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Clients with the following portals of entry are at risk for infections that may lead to​ sepsis: clients with​ catheterizations, those undergoing respiratory​ therapies, and those with peptic​ ulcers, ruptured​ appendix, peritonitis, surgical​ wounds, IVs, decubitus​ ulcers, burns, and traumas. Female clients with​ STIs, who use​ tampons, or who have surgical abortions are at risk for septic shock. Other clients at risk for developing sepsis related to infections are those clients who are​ hospitalized, have debilitating chronic​ illnesses, have poor nutritional​ status, have had an invasive procedure or​ surgery, and those who are older adults or immunocompromised.)

Which assessment finding indicates that the client may be experiencing neurogenic shock?

Hallmark signs and symptoms of neurogenic shock are: hypotension, bradycardia, hypothermia, warm/dry extremities (this is due to the vasodilation and blood pooling and will be found in the extremities).

What are common signs and symptoms of septic shock quizlet?

Symptoms of sepsis.
fever and chills..
pale, clammy skin..
shortness of breath..
elevated heart rate..
confusion..
extreme pain..

What is the most important goal of nursing care for a client who is in shock?

The major goals for the patient are: Maintain fluid volume at a functional level. Report understanding of the causative factors of fluid volume deficit. Maintain normal blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

Which patient would the nurse monitor most closely for possible development of sepsis?

Elderly patients are at most risk for developing sepsis because of decreased physiologic reserves and an aging immune system. Gram-positive bacteria accounts for 50% of cases of septic shock.