The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic tests for a client with an infection. Which of the following indicates the presence of sepsis?
1. Decreased activated protein C
2. Potassium 2.9 mEq/L
3. WBCs 5000 cells/cubic mm
4. Hemoglobin 8.5 gm/dL/Hematocrit 25.2%
Decreased activated protein C
Rationale: A decreased activated protein C level is associated with sepsis, coagulopathy, MODS, and increased mortality. Potassium levels are not specific to the diagnosis of sepsis. WBC count of 5000 is normal. A low H & H indicates hemorrhage or destruction of cells.
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