Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) usually results in
a. a hypermetabolic state.
b. a hypometabolic state.
c. marasmus.
d. kwashiorkor.
A
MODS usually results in a stress response and a hypermetabolic state. Marasmus or kwashiorkor may result if the patient is already poorly nourished or if nutrition support is inadequate, but pro-tein-energy malnutrition is not generally a result of MODS.
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