What therapy should the nurse prepare to administer to the client in the late phase of septic shock?
A. Anticoagulation therapy
B. Clotting factors, platelets, and plasma
C. Corticosteroids
D. Protamine sulfate
B
Therapy during the second (late) phase of septic shock is aimed at increasing the blood's ability to clot. This consists of administering clotting factors, plasma, platelets, and other blood prod-ucts.
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A) Provide continuity of care B) Create a teaching log for family C) Verify staffing D) Provide the patient with information about treatments
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is that the lump (nodule): a. Is tender. b. Is mobile and not hard. c. Disappears when the patient smiles. d. Is hard and fixed to the surrounding structures.
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