An elderly patient in the ICU with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has developed sepsis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to address the sepsis and its symptoms? Select all that apply
A) Antibiotic therapy
B) Elevating head of the bed 30 to 45 degrees
C) Weaning protocol
D) Daily sedation withholding
E) Steroid administration
F) Activated protein C
A, E, F
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