Question

A 59-year-old with suspected sepsis has RR 28, hypotension, and altered mentation. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction; begin treatment immediately

Answer

Wait for blood cultures before antibiotics

Answer

Avoid fluids until MAP <55

Answer

Start dopamine first-line

Answer

Target MAP >90 for all

Practice question

A 59-year-old with suspected sepsis has RR 28, hypotension, and altered mentation. Which statement is correct?