Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with septic shock who has hypotension, decreased urine output, and cool, pale skin. Which phase of septic shock is the client experiencing?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The hypodynamic (cold) phase of septic shock involves hypotension, low urine output, and cool, pale skin due to vasoconstriction. Compensatory is early, hyperdynamic is warm, and progressive involves organ failure.