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A patient has been admitted with septic shock related to tissue necrosis. The nurse knows the initial goal for medical management for this patient is which intervention?

The nurse is caring for a patient with SIRS/Sepsis or multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). The nurse understands that earlier nutritional support is critical for the patient to prevent profound weight loss. Why does this occur in patients with thes above condition ?

A client is admitted to the hospital suspected of having acute pancreatitis and undergoes laboratory testing. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find as a specific marker for this condition ? 

The nurse is caring for a client who has had an anaphylactic event. Which priority question does the nurse ask to determine whether the client is experiencing distributive shock?

A patient has been admitted with pancreatitis. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to observe in support of this diagnosis? (Select all that apply, one, some, or all.)

Which type of fluid is most appropriate for volume replacement for a patient with non-hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock? 

A patient has developed septic shock. The nurse knows that the clinical manifestations of ischemic hepatitis show up 1 to 2 days after the insult. Which finding would the nurse expect to note to support this diagnosis?

A patient with a known penicillin allergy develops anaphylactic shock after a dose of ampicillin was given in error. Which medication would the nurse administer first?

Which interventions minimize the complications associated with suctioning an artificial airway? (Select all that apply)

A patient was admitted with acute liver failure. What are the early or late symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy ?