Septic Shock, a Systemic Response Including High Fever and Low

question 39

Multiple Choice

Septic shock, a systemic response including high fever and low blood pressure, is a response to

• A) certain bacterial infections.
• B) specific forms of viruses.
• C) the presence of natural killer cells.
• D) a fever of >103°F in adults.
• E) increased production of neutrophils.

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