144. A patient in septic shock is receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. The nurse observes the patient’s WBC count is still elevated and trending upwards. What medicinal implication is critical?
A.
Antibiotics are working
B.
Inadequate antibiotic coverage or persistent source of infection, requiring further investigation
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C.
WBC is falsely elevated
D.
Patient needs more fluid
📖 Additional Information
Antibiotics are working
Inadequate antibiotic coverage or persistent source of infection, requiring further investigation
