A 67-year-old man with fever, hypotension (MAP 58 mmHg), lactate 5.1 mmol/L, and suspected pneumonia is diagnosed with septic shock. After drawing cultures, which immediate step is recommended?AAdminister 30 mL/kg IV crystalloid and initiate broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour; start norepinephrine if hypotension persistsBDelay antibiotics until CT chest obtainedCStart dopamine as first-line vasopressorDRestrict fluids to avoid pulmonary edemaEGive high-dose steroids before fluids or antibioticsCheck my answer