Exam 14: Overview of Shock and Sepsis

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is admitted with cardiogenic shock.The nurse administers the prescribed atropine with no results.Which prescription does the nurse anticipate from the health-care provider based on this data?

The nurse is preparing an educational session on sepsis.Which should the nurse include as a major risk factor for the development of this health problem?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with hypovolemic shock.Which nursing action is appropriate for this patient during the initial compensatory phase?