The signs and symptoms of septic shock include all except a. Increase in pulse. Decreased respiratory rate. Decreased urinary output. Upon routine inspection of an IV site the nurse notices edema of the insertion site.
Further assessment shows the site to be warm to the touch and a red line is observed along the vein.
Recognize this as no problem and ignore it. Adjust drip rate to increase flow. Recognize this as a sign of infiltration and notify physician. While caring for a patient with an infected surgical incision, the nurse observed for signs of a systemic response. These include all of the following except a.