Answer- A- The patient is suffering from systemic inflammatory response syndrome, because it is ageneralized inflammatory response of the body including many systems,in this temp > 38 degree centigrade or subnormal rectal temperature, moreover there is tachypnea, tachycardia. Its features also include leukocytosis or leucopenia.

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Progressive Care Nursing PCCN Exam Prep

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If the patient has temp >38 degree centigrade or subnormal rectal temperature < 36 degress centigrade, tachypnea or PaCO2 < 32 mm of Hg, what is the diagnosis?

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
Septic shock
Neurogenic shock
None of the above

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Answer- A- The patient is suffering from systemic inflammatory response syndrome, because it is ageneralized inflammatory response of the body including many systems,in this temp > 38 degree centigrade or subnormal rectal temperature, moreover there is tachypnea, tachycardia. Its features also include leukocytosis or leucopenia.

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