A nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous (IV) therapy fo…

A nurse is preparing to initiate intravenous (IV) therapy for a client. Place the following steps in the correct order to prepare and insert a saline lock, according to evidence-based guidelines. Prime the extension tubing. Cleanse the hub and attach a primed saline-filled syringe. Open the IV lock package. Inspect tubing for air bubbles; tap to remove them. Step 1:  [option1]. Step 2:  [option2]. Step 3:  [option3]. Step 4:  [option4].

A 65-year-old client with pneumonia develops septic shock an…

A 65-year-old client with pneumonia develops septic shock and is receiving intravenous antibiotics and fluids. Despite initial improvement, the client’s lactate level increases and urine output decreases. The nurse is concerned about possible worsening organ dysfunction. Which of the following assessments is most critical to determine the client’s response to treatment?