The nurse is caring for a client with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Which statement about this condition does the nurse know to be true?
A) Three or more organ systems are affected
B) Renal and hepatic function are monitored by urine and stool output
C) Variable clinical presentations occur
D) It is characterized by specific manifestations

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MODS can present with variable clinical presentations because it affects multiple organ systems, and the manifestations can vary depending on which organs are involved and the severity of the dysfunction.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Multiple Organ