The patient has all of the following clinical manifestations. Which one alerts the nurse to the probably of septic shock?
1. Decreased urine output
2. petechiae or small hemorrhagic spots
3. Anxiety and confusion
4. Tachycardia
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4. Tachycardia (Tachycardia can be considered as the earliest sign of septic shock)
1. Decreased urine output (Septic shock drastically reduces the blood pressure of the body causing compromised ability to remove waste products)
3. Anxiety and confusion (Sepsis alter the mental status of the patient creating confusion and anxiety. It could possibly indicate organ dysfunction too)
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