The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in Shock with an Elevated

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient in shock with an elevated lactate level.Which order should the nurse question in the management of this patient?

A) Start an insulin drip for blood sugar greater than 180 mg/dL.
B) Administer sodium bicarbonate to keep arterial pH greater than 7.20.
C) Start a norepinephrine drip to keep mean arterial blood pressure greater than 65 mm Hg.
D) Administer crystalloid fluids.