What is an appropriate response to a patient with septic shock?

Administering intravenous vasopressors is an appropriate response to a patient with septic shock because septic shock is characterized by severe hypotension, often due to systemic infection that causes widespread vasodilation and inadequate perfusion of vital organs. Vasopressors are crucial in such scenarios as they help to constrict blood vessels, thus increasing systemic vascular resistance and raising blood pressure, which is essential for restoring adequate perfusion to organs.

The use of intravenous fluids is also important in the management of septic shock; however, when blood pressure remains low despite adequate fluid resuscitation, vasopressors become necessary. They help to stabilize the patient's condition and prevent progression to multiple organ failure. Administering vasopressors does not negate the need for fluids but rather is a simultaneous intervention that addresses hypotension effectively.

In the context of the other options, while glucose may be important for metabolic support, it does not address the immediate life-threatening issue of hypotension caused by septic shock. Starting calcium supplementation generally is not indicated unless there is a specific electrolyte imbalance; it does not target the hemodynamic instability present in septic shock. Continuing the same fluid regimen without adjusting for persistent hypotension can lead to inadequate management of the patient's condition, making