The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Multiple-Organ Dysfunction

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) .The nurse understands that earlier nutritional support is critical for the patient to prevent profound weight loss.Why does this occur in patient MODS?

• A) Patient experiences hypometabolism.
• B) Patient experiences hypermetabolism.
• C) Patient experiences anorexia.
• D) Patient has gut dysfunction.

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