A 78-year-old client has been admitted to the hospital with sepsis. The nurse understands that older adults are at a higher risk of developing septic shock when compared to young adults. Which best describes the reason for this risk?

The nurse is caring for a client whom the provider believes is suffering from sepsis. Which of the following orders would the nurse anticipate receiving for treatment for sepsis? Select all that apply.

A nurse received report on 4 clients and reviews each diagnosis, labs, and vitals. The nurse knows that of the 4 clients the one with the diagnosis of which of the following is most at risk for sepsis?

The nurse is caring for a client noted to be at high risk for developing sepsis because of which of the following risk factors? Select all that apply.

A client is being discharged from the hospital after recovering from septic shock. The nurse is providing discharge instructions about what to look for if post-sepsis syndrome develops. Which of the following is a symptom of post-sepsis syndrome?

A client comes into the emergency room with sepsis. Which of the following orders should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is assigned to an older adult with a urinary tract infection. Which abnormal symptom would cause concern for sepsis? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who is demonstrating signs of sepsis. What is the priority for septic clients? Select all that apply.

A nurse receives lab results on a client and knows that which of the following will alert the nurse that the client has sepsis?

The nurse is caring for a client who is septic. The ABCs are intact. What is the first action to take?