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If you were Mrs. Childers and you wanted to tell a story about a patient experience, how would you start telling your story?
What is this one time...
This term describes the systemic inflammatory response that can lead to sepsis.
This is the early diagnostic tool used to identify the infection responsible for sepsis, especially if the patient is febrile or shows signs of systemic infection.
What is a blood culture.
After treating a septic patient, nurses may engage in this process to evaluate the effectiveness of their interventions.
What is reflecting?
Elevated heart rate, low blood pressure, and altered mental status are key indicators of this condition.
What is sepsis?
This lab test, often ordered to evaluate potential infection, measures the body's response to pathogens.
What is a complete blood count (CBC)?
Early administration of this class of medication is critical in sepsis treatment, particularly if the causative pathogen is bacterial.
What are antibiotics.
What does Ms. Childers ask that you do when you complete your brain?
What is "tell the patient's story" or "paint a picture".
This skin condition is often associated with severe sepsis.
What is mottling?
To diagnose SIRS, how many of the following four criteria must be present:
Increased temperature, Increased heart rate, Increased respiratory rate, Abnormal white blood cell count
What is two
Where is not a good place to go to lunch during clinicals?
What is Lakebottom.
This simple infection control measure is one of the most effective ways to prevent sepsis in healthcare settings.
What is hand washing.
A sudden increase in this vital sign, often above 20 breaths per minute, may indicate a septic state.
What is respiratory rate?
This approach integrates the best available research evidence to guide healthcare decisions.
What is evidence based practice (EBP)?
This intervention involves monitoring patient's urine output closely to assess kidney function during sepsis.
What is hourly urine output measurement.
What is crucial for nurses to give patients upon discharge?
What is patient education.
Nurses should closely monitor this laboratory value, which can indicate organ dysfunction during sepsis.
What is serum creatinine?
Nurses interpret changes this vital sign to assess perfusion in septic patients.
What is blood pressure?
Following initial resuscitation, a nurse should check this parameter to check the patient's hemodynamic stability.
What is central venous pressure (CVP).
After the resolution of a sepsis case, nurses may reflect on the importance of this in improving future patient outcomes