Question

A 75-year-old woman is admitted with confusion and fever. Her observations are: BP 85/50 mmHg, HR 115 bpm, RR 28/min, Temperature 38.8°C. Suspected source is urinary tract. Which intervention is the highest priority to be completed within the first hour according to the Sepsis Six bundle?

Accepted Answer

Administer intravenous antibiotics

Answer

Measure serum lactate

Answer

Give intravenous fluids 30ml/kg

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Take blood cultures

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Give high-flow oxygen

Practice question

A 75-year-old woman is admitted with confusion and fever. Her observations are: BP 85/50 mmHg, HR 115 bpm, RR 28/min, Temperature 38.8°C. Suspected source is urinary tract. Which intervention is the highest priority to be completed within the first hour according to the Sepsis Six bundle?