Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Introduction to the Immune System

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Introduction to the Immune System

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Multiple Choice

The client is experiencing septic shock. What assessment finding would the nurse expect to find?

Bradycardia and increased urine output

Hypertension and warm, flushed skin

Hypotension despite adequate fluid resuscitation

Increased blood pressure and decreased respiratory rate

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Understand the condition: Septic shock is a severe and potentially fatal condition that occurs when an infection leads to dangerously low blood pressure and abnormalities in cellular metabolism.

Identify typical symptoms: In septic shock, the body experiences widespread inflammation, leading to vasodilation and decreased systemic vascular resistance, which results in hypotension.

Consider fluid resuscitation: Despite adequate fluid resuscitation, hypotension persists in septic shock due to the inability of the blood vessels to constrict properly.

Recognize skin changes: Patients may have warm, flushed skin initially due to vasodilation, but as shock progresses, skin may become cool and clammy.

Evaluate other vital signs: Bradycardia is not typical in septic shock; instead, tachycardia is common as the body attempts to compensate for low blood pressure. Urine output may decrease due to poor perfusion of the kidneys.