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When managing a patient with septic shock, it is important to remember that:
  1. Due to exotoxin release
  2. Causes vasodilation
  3. Caused by gram-positive bacteria
  4. Caused by injury to the CNS
Explanation
Answer - B - Septic shock can cause systemic vasodilation, causing tachycardia and hypotension. Septic shock is mostly caused by gram-negative bacteria and a small percentage of gram positive bacteria. Injury to the NS results in neurogenic shock.
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