Question 52 A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old patient diagnosed with Influenza. On assessment, the nurse notes poor peripheral perfusion, capillary refill >3 seconds, tachycardia, increased lethargy and hypotension. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect? Question 52 options: Septic Shock Secondary pneumonia Sepsis SIRS

Question 52 A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old patient diagnosed with Influenza. On assessment, the nurse notes poor peripheral perfusion, capillary refill >3 seconds, tachycardia, increased lethargy and hypotension. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect? Question 52 options: Septic Shock Secondary pneumonia Sepsis SIRS

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

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Chapter17: Introduction To Iv Therapy

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