Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome?
A) Combined failure of two or more organs or organ systems that were initially unharmed by the acute disorder or injury that caused the patient's initial illness
B) Sequential failure of two or more organs or organ systems caused by an acute injury or illness affecting any part of the patient's central nervous system
C) Acute and predictable failure of the kidneys, liver, lungs, and heart that resulted from any disorder or injury that directly affected these organs
D) Progressive failure of two or more organs or organ systems that were directly affected by the acute disorder or injury that caused the patient's initial illness
Answer: A) Combined failure of two or more organs or organ systems that were initially unharmed by the acute disorder or injury that caused the patient's initial illness
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