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Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, October 7, 2005
Sepsis, a complicated illness involving infection and inflammation, is a serious problem in the elderly. In the long-term care setting, sepsis is most frequently seen in residents suffering from pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections.
Because sepsis is a serious, life-threatening illness, long-term care nurses must learn to recognize early symptoms. Early in the illness's onset, residents with sepsis may exhibit some of the following:
- Fever
- Confusion and disorientation
- Petechia
- Tachycardia
- Abnormal white blood cell count
- Acidosis
If you suspect sepsis, immediately contact the resident's physician. Because of the serious nature of the illness, sepsis is typically treated in a hospital.
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