A Patient Most Prone to Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient most prone to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is a patient with:

• A) myocardial infarction (MI).
• B) pulmonary disease.
• C) septic shock.
• D) autoimmune disease.

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Definitions:

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin or to use insulin effectively.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently low mood, loss of interest in activities, and reduced ability to experience pleasure.

Migraines

A neurological condition characterized by intense, debilitating headaches often accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and light sensitivity.

Body Composition

The ratio of fat to lean tissue (including water, bone, muscle, and other organs) in the human body.