After reporting the client's signs and symptoms of early shock to the physician, the nurse is told that the physician will be ordering a specialist to consult on the case
Which type of specialist is the physician most likely to consult with on this client's care? a. hematologist c. cardiologist
b. infectious disease d. respiratory
B
Finding and treating the cause of septic shock is essential to the client's long-term prognosis. Infectious disease specialists may be asked to consult on the case and assist the primary physician. The primary course of treatment is intravenous antibiotics, fluid resuscitation and vasopressors as well as supplemental oxygenation. The treatment of sepsis centers around identifying the cause and treating the pathogen as specifically as possible while supporting the body's circulatory and respiratory symptoms.
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