A 75‑year‑old with pneumonia meets septic shock criteria (MAP 58 mmHg after fluids, lactate 4.0 mmol/L) and needs resuscitation. Which statement is correct?ARestrict fluids initially and start norepinephrine firstBGive at least 30 mL/kg of balanced crystalloid rapidly and start broad‑spectrum antibiotics as soon as possibleCStart steroids before fluids and antibioticsDUse hydroxyethyl starch for rapid volume expansionEDelay antibiotics until cultures result if the patient is stableCheck my answer