A pt with a history of heroin and alcohol abuse is admitted for treatment of cellulitis. The pt has flushed, slightly moist skin and is slow to respond to verbal stimuli. The affected arm is edematous and hard to the touch, with yellow exudate noted from puncture wounds on the skin. Vital signs are
BP 88/50
HR 120
RR 26
T 102 (38.9)
The nurse should anticipate orders for which of the ff
A. abx and crystalloid administration
B. antipyretic and dopamine administration
C. CT scan of the head and a drug screen
D. colloid followed by norepineprhine administration