The nurse is caring for a client with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Which statement about this condition does the nurse know to be true?
A) Three or more organ systems are affected
B) Renal and hepatic function are monitored by urine and stool output
C) Variable clinical presentations occur
D) It is characterized by specific manifestations
C) Variable clinical presentations occur
Explanation: A) In multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), two or more organ systems are affected.
B) Renal and hepatic function is monitored by serum creatinine and bilirubin levels.
C) MODS is characterized by a wide variety of clinical presentations and may differ from one individual to the next.
D) Protein-rich nutritional support is highly important for supporting the hypermetabolic needs of clients with MODS.
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