Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.1.d.2.a which states: ________ generally refers to circulatory failure associated with severe sepsis, and therefore, it represents a type of acute organ dysfunction.

A. Septic shock
B. Septicemia
C. Bacteremia
D. Sepsis


Answer: A

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