You are transporting a very sick 3-year-old with suspected septic shock. His airway is patent, respirations tachypneic, and radial pulse weak, with skin that is hot to the touch. Vital signs are pulse, 152 beats/min; respirations, 32 breaths/min; blood pressure, 94/64 mmHg; and SpO2, 94% on a nonrebreather face mask. The patient has a rectal temperature of 103.9°F. Tylenol has been administered. During transport to the hospital, you should be most concerned with which clinical finding?
A) Blood pressure of 84/32 mmHg
B) SpO2 of 94% despite oxygen
C) Heart rate of 156 beats/min
D) Temperature of 104.1°F
A) Blood pressure of 84/32 mmHg
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