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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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A patient is showing the signs and symptoms of septicemia. What test would confirm the suspected diagnosis?

Chest X-ray
Urine specimen
Vital Sign changes
Changes in level of consciousness

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Answer: B - To confirm a suspected diagnosis of septicemia obtaining samples of a urine specimen, blood cultures and wound specimen are indicated. Septicemia is a systemic infection of the blood stream. Changes in level of consciousness and changes in vital signs would show signs and symptoms of septicemia.

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