Sepsis/Septic Shock UNFOLDING Reasoning Case Study
Jack Holmes, 72 years old
Primary Concept
Perfusion
Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis)
ï‚· Inflammation
ï‚· Infection
ï‚· Tissue Integrity
ï‚· Clinical Judgment
ï‚· Patient Education
ï‚· 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%