Sepsis causes a marked metabolic response. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the metabolic response to sepsis?
A. Oxygen consumption is increased in the face of infection
B. In a patient with a maximal metabolic rate secondary to trauma, the presence of infection will increase the rate further
C. Metabolic rate increases at a rate of approximately 10% for each increase of 1°C in central temperature
D. The extent of increase in oxygen consumption relates to the severity of the infection
Answer:A
Sepsis causes a marked metabolic response. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the metabolic response to sepsis?
A. Oxygen consumption is increased in the face of infection B. In a patient with a maximal metabolic rate secondary to trauma, the presence of infection will increase the rate further C. Metabolic rate increases at a rate of approximately 10% for each increase of 1°C in central temperature D. The extent of increase in oxygen consumption relates to the severity of the infection