问题
单项选择题
Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that a neonate with an infection is developing septic shock
A.Axillary temperature is 99.8°F(37.7℃).
B.Blood pressure is 45/25 mmHg.
C.Heart rate during sleep is 205 beats per minute.
D.Respiratory rate while awake is 32 breaths per minute.
答案
参考答案:C
解析:A sleeping heart rate of 205 bpm is above the normal 200 bpm for this age. Increased heart rate is an early indication of ensuing septic shock.