A patient with sepsis has a mean arterial pressure of 55 mmHg. Which immediate steps are recommended?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Broad-spectrum antibiotics within one hour and crystalloid fluids
- Step 1: Early antibiotics and fluid resuscitation reduce mortality in sepsis.
Answer
Broad-spectrum antibiotics within one hour and crystalloid fluids.
Why not the others: Waiting for cultures increases the risk of death.
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