Problem 1: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a complication of sepsis and septic shock. Which of the following is used to indicate the presence of ARDS in sepsis?
Sv02 of < 55%
PFR < 300
Bicarbonate level of 18
PaCO2 of 65
Problem 2: Which of the following best describes the difference between sepsis and a systemic inflammatory response?
Problem 3: An ICU client develops fever and elevated white blood cell count. He is intubated, has an arterial line and a central venous catheter was placed 4 days prior. Which would be the nurse's best action?