After reviewing the information shown in the accompanying ta…
After reviewing the information shown in the accompanying table for a patient with pneumonia and sepsis, which information is most important to report to the health care provider? Physical Assessment Laboratory Data Vital Signs · Petechiae noted on chest and legs· Crackles heard bilaterally in lung bases· No redness or swelling at central line IV site · Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 34 mg/Dl· Hematocrit 30%· Platelets 50,000/µL · Temperature 100°F (37.8°C)· Pulse 102/min· Respirations 26/min· BP 110/60 mm Hg· O2 saturation 93% on 2L O2 via nasal cannula