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Question 1

The nurse evaluates a patient with sepsis for the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What is a sign that the patient may have developed this complication?
◦ A reduction in the D-dimer
◦ Resistance when flushing a capped port of a central venous catheter
◦ Ecchymoses of the gums or skin
◦ Increased fibrinogen levels

Question 2

A patient in the intensive care unit has been diagnosed with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). What additional finding indicates that the patient is becoming septic? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ Blood glucose level 185 mg/dL
◦ Heart rate 88
◦ Urine output 10 mL/hr
◦ Respiratory rate 16
◦ Blood pressure 70/48 mm Hg


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Marked as best answer by jon_i on Jun 2, 2019

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jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jun 2, 2019
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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