The diagnosis of severe sepsis must include:
A) identification of the underlying infection.
B) which organ system failed.
C) the age of the patient.
D) identification of the underlying infection and which organ failed.

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The diagnosis of severe sepsis includes both identifying the underlying infection and which organ system(s) have failed. Age of the patient is not a determining factor in the diagnosis.

The Diagnosis of Severe Sepsis Must Include