She is being treated with appropriate antibiotics. During AM shift report, the night nurse noted that the patient became increasingly lethargic after pain medication was administered at 2200. At 0730, during your initial assessment you note that the patient continues to be lethargic and is confused. She is pale and her extremities are cool to touch and are mottled. This patient was admitted with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection and sepsis. Based on the given information, would you be concerned for worsening sepsis?
[Solved]: She is being treated with appropriate antibiotics
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