What drug therapy should the nurse prepare to administer to a client in the hyperdynamic phase of septic shock?
A. Heparin
B. Vitamin K
C. Corticosteroids
D. Clotting factors, platelets, and plasma
A
During the hyperdynamic phase of septic shock, clients are beginning to form numerous small clots. Heparin is administered to limit clotting and prevent consumption of clotting factors.
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