The nurse is caring for a client in septic shock on a ventil…
The nurse is caring for a client in septic shock on a ventilator, Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 52 despite being on norepinephrine and epinephrine intravenous medications and fluids. The client’s assessment reveals anuria on hemodylasis, skin is jaundice and liver function tests are elevated, and ABGs show severe acidosis despite being on a ventilator with 100% FiO2. The care team has exhuasted all options and now the plan is to discuss withdrawing care within the next day if there is no improvement in the patient’s status. What stage of shock is this client likely in?