A nurse caring for a patient with sepsis notes low SVR and low MAP. The best initial treatment is:
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Correct answer: Vasopressor therapy
Sepsis causes vasodilation and decreased SVR; vasopressors like norepinephrine are used to restore vascular tone and maintain MAP ≥65 mmHg.
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