Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the effects of MOFS?
A. Pulmonary dysfunction tends to arise early and may resolve within 7 to 10 days
B. Unless the precipitating insult has prompted oliguric acute tubular necrosis, renal function tends to be maintained early in the course of MOFS
C. Although hepatic dysfunction is common with MOFS, the GI tract plays little role in this process
D. Intercurrent nosocomial infection, most commonly pulmonary, is a common complication providing a “second hit” to the patient
Answer:A
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the effects of MOFS?
A. Pulmonary dysfunction tends to arise early and may resolve within 7 to 10 days B. Unless the precipitating insult has prompted oliguric acute tubular necrosis, renal function tends to be maintained early in the course of MOFS C. Although hepatic dysfunction is common with MOFS, the GI tract plays little role in this process D. Intercurrent nosocomial infection, most commonly pulmonary, is a common complication providing a “second hit” to the patient