A client is suspected of sepsis from a postsurgical incision infection. What characteristic of sepsis would the nurse recognize? Select all that apply.

A client is suspected of sepsis from a postsurgical incision infection. What characteristic of sepsis would the nurse recognize? Select all that apply.



a) Temperature of 102°F
b) Heart rate of 120 beats/minute
c) Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg
d) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths/minute
e) PaCO2 of 42 mm Hg



Answer: A, B & D.


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