A patient is admitted to the hospital with suspected septic shock. Which initial finding is most indicative of this condition?

The correct answer to the question "A patient is admitted to the hospital with suspected septic shock. Which initial finding is most indicative of this condition?" is Option A: Hypotension unresponsive to fluid resuscitation..

The other options — B) Bradycardia with cool, clammy skin., C) Elevated white blood cell count only., D) Generalized rash and pruritus. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Septic shock is defined by persistent hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP) greater than 65 mmHg, despite adequate fluid resuscitation, along with elevated lacta…