NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is caring for a client admitted 3 days ago with bacterial pneumonia who has become short of breath, restless, and difficult to rouse. Which additional finding indicates to the nurse that the client may be developing sepsis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Prolonged capillary refill time suggests poor perfusion, a sign of sepsis, requiring immediate intervention.

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