Which best describes the difference between septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?
a. Septic shock causes an elevation in body temperature, tachycardia, and tachypnea, while MODS causes a hypothermia, bradycardia, and bradypnea
b. Septic shock causes significant illness but is rarely life threatening, while MODS has very high mortality rates
c. Septic shock refers to the presence of bacteria in the blood, while MODS is chronic inflammation
d. Septic shock is caused by infection that results in hypotension, while MODS involves hypotension as well as other body system abnormalities
d. Septic shock is caused by infection that results in hypotension, while MODS involves hypotension as well as other body system abnormalities
rationale: Septic shock and MODS are two life-threatening conditions that may appear similar in manifestations and symptoms when they develop. Septic shock is a condition that develops after a client has experienced an infection. It results in hypotension to the point that organs and tissues are not adequately perfused. MODS also involves hypotension, but it is considered an advanced stage of shock because the organs have shut down, typically as a result of inadequate perfusion.
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