The physician has prescribed the sepsis management bundle to be implemented in a patient with severe sepsis

Question

The nurse will prepare to administer which interventions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Administer steroids as prescribed.
2. Administer human recombinant activated protein C.
3. Administer insulin coverage for blood glucose greater than 150 mg/dL.
4. Administer a fluid challenge.
5. Assist with the insertion of a central line.

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Steroids are a part of the sepsis management bundle.
Rationale 2: The drug has been removed from the market.
Rationale 3: The treatment of elevated blood glucose levels is a part of the sepsis management bundle.
Rationale 4: A fluid challenge is a part of the sepsis resuscitation bundle.
Rationale 5: Central line insertion is a part of the sepsis resuscitation bundle.