Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The following scenario applies to the next 1 itemsThe nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 35-year-old male client with sepsis.
Item 1 of 1
Vital Signs
Orders
Laboratory Results
1744: T 102.5┬░ F (39.2┬░ C), P 112, RR 20, BP 90/60
The nurse should prioritize administering
Correct answer
A
Rationale
In sepsis, administering normal saline is a priority to restore intravascular volume and improve blood pressure.