A patient in the emergency department is demonstrating signs of sepsis
Which interventions will the nurse implement as part of the sepsis resuscitation bundle? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Draw blood for a serum lactate level.
2. Obtain blood cultures.
3. Provide a broad spectrum antibiotic.
4. Administer low dose steroids.
5. Provide insulin for blood glucose level 200 mg/dL.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: This is the first element of the sepsis resuscitation bundle.
Rationale 2: This is the second element of the sepsis resuscitation bundle.
Rationale 3: This is the third element of the sepsis resuscitation bundle.
Rationale 4: This is a step of the sepsis management bundle.
Rationale 5: This is a step of the sepsis management bundle.
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