The priority nursing intervention for septic shock is which of the following?
a. Keep the body temperature below 100 degrees Fahrenheit
b. Monitor electrolytes
c. Monitor respiratory rate
d. Provide IV antibiotics
d. Provide IV antibiotics
rationale: In septic shock, the priority nursing intervention is to provide IV antibiotics, making SURE that blood cultures are drawn prior to antibiotic administration. The other nursing interventions take less priority.
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A) Arab Americans B) Asian Americans C) African Americans D) White American E) Native American
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What will be an ideal response?