BCEN CFRN Practice Question
A 65-year-old male patient with septic shock is being prepared for air medical transport. His blood pressure is 70/40 mmHg, heart rate is 120 bpm, and he exhibits signs of poor perfusion. Which initial intervention is MOST appropriate to improve his oxygen delivery?
Starting a continuous infusion of vasopressors
Administering oxygen via non-rebreather mask
Administering intravenous fluids
Transfusing packed red blood cells