Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A client is diagnosed with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) as a result of a bacterial infection. Which nursing intervention may prevent the development of multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Administering antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection and maintaining a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of at least 65 mm Hg are essential interventions. Effective antibiotic therapy addresses the infection, and maintaining MAP ensures adequate organ perfusion, both of which help prevent the progression to MODS.