Question

A 67-year-old man with fever, hypotension, tachycardia, and probable urinary source meets red flags for sepsis. What is the key time-critical action?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour

Answer

Start IV fluids within 6 hours

Answer

Obtain blood cultures and await results before antibiotics

Answer

Start low-dose steroids immediately

Answer

Perform CT abdomen before treatment

Practice question

A 67-year-old man with fever, hypotension, tachycardia, and probable urinary source meets red flags for sepsis. What is the key time-critical action?