A patient who has developed MODS would most likely demonstrate what signs or symptoms associated with liver failure?
A) Abnormal bleeding
B) Sepsis
C) Altered metabolic processes
D) Impaired gas exchange
E) Low blood pressure

Question

A patient who has developed MODS would most likely demonstrate what signs or symptoms associated with liver failure?​
A) ​Abnormal bleeding
B) ​Sepsis
C) ​Altered metabolic processes
D) ​Impaired gas exchange
E) ​Low blood pressure

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Liver failure can result in altered metabolic processes, such as impaired metabolism of medications and toxins, leading to further complications in patients with MODS. Abnormal bleeding (A) may be a sign of coagulopathy, which can occur with liver failure, but is not specific to it. Sepsis (B) is a possible cause of MODS, but not a symptom of liver failure. Impaired gas exchange (D) and low blood pressure (E) are associated with other organ failures, such as lung and cardiovascular failure, respectively.

A Patient Who Has Developed MODS Would Most Likely Demonstrate