A patient in the Intensive Care Unit is experiencing septic…
A patient in the Intensive Care Unit is experiencing septic shock following a ruptured appendix. Despite aggressive fluid resuscitation with 3 liters of isotonic crystalloids, the patient’s blood pressure remains 82/46 (58). The healthcare provider decides to initiate a continuous intravenous vasopressor. Which statement best describes the clinical rationale for choosing Norepinephrine over Epinephrine as the first-line agent in this scenario?