Discussion #2 Sepsis

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Sepsis Case Study

Subjective data:
• “I can’t breathe”
• Cries out when abdomen is palpated
Objective data:
• Physical examination
o Cardiovascular:
BP 80/56
Apical pulse: irregular
No palpable radial or pedal pulse Weak carotid pulse

ECG:
 : Rigid -distended abdomen
 Pallor, cool extremities
Answer the following questions related to the case study on KL Support your
answers with current resources and include the course resources.

1. What type of shock is K.L. experiencing? What clinical manifestations support your
answer? Include at least three concepts that apply to this case and the rationale for
each.
2. What was the causes of K.L.’s shock states? What are other types of shock is KL at
risk for and why?
3. Discuss at least three critical nursing interventions needed to care for a patient in
shock! Support your response with current resource.
4. Priority Decision: What are the priority nursing responsibilities and what
ongoing nursing assessment parameters are essential for K.L.?
5. Priority Decision: Based on the assessment data presented, what is the priority
nursing diagnosis?
6. Delegation Decision: Identify the tasks that could be delegated to nursing assistive
personnel.