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What age group is particularly susceptible to sepsis?
What age group is particularly susceptible to sepsis?
- Infants
- Young adults
- Teenagers
- Adults over 65 years old (correct)
What percentage of older adults 60 years and older are admitted to the ICU with sepsis?
What percentage of older adults 60 years and older are admitted to the ICU with sepsis?
- 40%
- 63% (correct)
- 13%
- 25%
What are the expected signs or symptoms of pyelonephritis in an elderly patient with a Foley catheter?
What are the expected signs or symptoms of pyelonephritis in an elderly patient with a Foley catheter?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Chest pain and shortness of breath
- Fever, mental status changes, hypotension, or unusually cloudy urine (correct)
- Joint pain and swelling
What indicates dysfunction of the Foley catheter in an elderly patient?
What indicates dysfunction of the Foley catheter in an elderly patient?
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