A patient with severe sepsis is receiving fluid bo...

MULTISYSTEM REVIEW CCRN Quiz

Question Number 6

A patient with severe sepsis is receiving fluid boluses. The physician has ordered that vasopressor therapy be initiated according to the sepsis bundles. Which of the following vasopressors is considered the first-line vasopressor for treating hypotension in severe sepsis?

A. Phenylephrine

B. Dopamine

C. Norepinephrine

D. Vasopressin

✔ Correct Answer:

C. Norepinephrine

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