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NguyenJ

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Elevated acute-phase proteins, increased WBC, and increased heart rate and respirations are initial major signs of which complication?
 a. SIRS
  b. septic shock
  c. MODS
  d. CARS

Question 2

If a patient in the ICU experiences dysfunction of 2 or more organs whereby homeostasis is not maintained, this complication is termed:
 a. SIRS.
  b. septic shock.
  c. MODS.
  d. CARS.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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