An Immunocompromised Older Adult Has Developed a Urinary Tract Infection

Multiple Choice

An immunocompromised older adult has developed a urinary tract infection and the care team recognizes the need to prevent an exacerbation of the patients infection that could result in urosepsis and septic shock. What action should the nurse perform to reduce the patients risk of septic shock?

A) Apply an antibiotic ointment to the patients mucous membranes, as ordered.
B) Perform passive range-of-motion exercises unless contraindicated
C) Initiate total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
D) Remove invasive devices as soon as they are no longer needed