Academic Integrity: tutoring, explanations, and feedback — we don’t complete graded work or submit on a student’s behalf.

the same day, he had presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain.

ID: 241455 • Letter: T

Question

the same day, he had presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain. His medical history included treated hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, previous heavy alcohol intake, and mild cognitive impairment. In the systemic arterial blood pressure was 65/50 mm Hg, and the heart rate was 125 beats per minute. The patient presents a reduced GFR consistent with reduced urine output. 4. Lists symptoms of sepsis and septic shock. S. Which symptoms are consistent with hypo-perfusion af argans?

Explanation / Answer

Symptoms of sepsis and septic shock are drowsy and confused state, peripherally cold with cyanosis, low BP and tachycardia, reduced GFR and urinary retention.

Hypo- perfusion is a state of low perfusion of body tissues with oxygen during shock.Symptoms of hypo perfusion of organ include low BP, low urine output, tachycardia, abnormal pulse, cold limbs, confused mental state, unconsciousness.