BS Nursing Critical Care Nursing
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1. A 68-year-old patient is admitted to the ICU with severe sepsis. Hemodynamic monitoring shows CVP 2 mmHg, MAP 55 mmHg, and heart rate 120 bpm. Urine output is 15 mL/hr. What is the most urgent initial nursing intervention?

A. Administer a diuretic
B. Administer IV fluid bolus rapidly as ordered
C. Start broad-spectrum antibiotics immediately
D. Prepare for central line insertion

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  • Administer a diuretic
  • Administer IV fluid bolus rapidly as ordered
  • Start broad-spectrum antibiotics immediately
  • Prepare for central line insertion

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