BS Nursing Critical Care Nursing
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103. A patient with severe sepsis is receiving continuous infusion of vasopressors. The nurse observes new onset of cool, mottled extremities and decreased peripheral pulses. What is the critical nursing action?

A. Increase the vasopressor dose
B. Assess for signs of peripheral ischemia due to vasopressor effects, notify physician, and consider dose adjustment
C. Apply warm compresses
D. Administer a diuretic

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  • Increase the vasopressor dose
  • Assess for signs of peripheral ischemia due to vasopressor effects, notify physician, and consider dose adjustment
  • Apply warm compresses
  • Administer a diuretic

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