167. A patient with septic shock is given intravenous fluids and vasopressors. From a medicinal perspective, what is the technical pathophysiological rationale for vasopressors in septic shock?
A.
To reduce heart rate.
B.
To increase systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure to improve tissue perfusion.
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C.
To decrease cardiac output.
D.
To increase urine output.
📖 Additional Information
To reduce heart rate.
To increase systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure to improve tissue perfusion.
