Which of the Following Statements Regarding Sepsis Is Incorrect

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding sepsis is incorrect?

• A) The presence of microbes in the blood results in increased viscosity, and a rise in blood pressure is a hallmark of sepsis.
• B) Both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria in the blood can induce sepsis.
• C) A sample of blood plated on a variety of bacterial media is a good method to identify the causative organism in sepsis.
• D) The Gram-negative cell envelope stimulates an inflammatory response that leads to endotoxic shock.

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