A patient admitted for GI bleed has been in the ICU for 4 days and has a central line present to the femoral vein. Upon morning assessment, the patient becomes lethargic, clammy, and diaphoretic.
The nurse notes the following:HR 124, RR 34, Temp 38.9, BP 82/40, O2 sat 94% on 2L NC.
Lab values: WBC: 19 Hgb: 8.8 Lactic Acid 2.8 SVR: 620
Which of the following should the nurse suspect:
• Hypovolemia
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pericarditis
• Sepsis