The nurse is assessing a client who was admitted for treatment of shock. Which manifestation indicates that the client's shock is caused by sepsis?
a. Hypotension
b. Pale clammy skin
c. Anxiety and confusion
d. Oozing of blood at the IV site
D
The late phase of sepsis-induced distributive shock is characterized by most of the same cardi-ovascular manifestations as any other type of shock. The distinguishing feature is lack of ability to clot blood, causing the client to bleed from areas of minor trauma and to bleed spontaneously. The other manifestations are associated with all types of shock.
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