Sepsis/Septic Shock UNFOLDING Reasoning Case Study

Jack Holmes, 72 years old
Primary Concept
Perfusion
Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis)
 Inflammation
 Infection
 Tissue Integrity
 Clinical Judgment
 Patient Education
 Communication
NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each
Category/Subcategory
Covered in
Case Study
Safe and Effective Care Environment
 Management of Care 17-23% 
 Safety and Infection Control 9-15%
Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12% 
Psychosocial Integrity 6-12% 
Physiological Integrity
 Basic Care and Comfort 6-12% 
 Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 12-18% 
 Reduction of Risk Potential 9-15% 
 Physiological Adaptation 11-17%