Which category includes infection/sepsis and related factors?

Which category includes infection/sepsis and related factors?

• A. Devices
• B. Environmental factors
• C. Clinical factors
• D. Physical restraints

Answer: (C)

Infection and sepsis are medical status indicators that reflect the patient’s illness severity and physiological reserve. This makes them clinical factors, because they pertain to the patient’s underlying condition, organ function, and treatment needs (such as antibiotics, vasopressors, or ventilatory support). These factors directly influence readiness and safety for mobilization, since sepsis can cause instability, delirium, or impaired oxygen delivery, which must be considered before advancing activity. The other categories describe external or non-medical aspects (devices like lines, environmental conditions, or restraints) and do not capture the patient’s intrinsic medical status.

Infection and sepsis are medical status indicators that reflect the patient’s illness severity and physiological reserve. This makes them clinical factors, because they pertain to the patient’s underlying condition, organ function, and treatment needs (such as antibiotics, vasopressors, or ventilatory support). These factors directly influence readiness and safety for mobilization, since sepsis can cause instability, delirium, or impaired oxygen delivery, which must be considered before advancing activity. The other categories describe external or non-medical aspects (devices like lines, environmental conditions, or restraints) and do not capture the patient’s intrinsic medical status.