Which of the Following Statements Regarding Sepsis Is Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding sepsis is incorrect?

A) The presence of microbes in the blood results in increased viscosity, and a rise in blood pressure is a hallmark of sepsis.
B) Both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria in the blood can induce sepsis.
C) A sample of blood plated on a variety of bacterial media is a good method to identify the causative organism in sepsis.
D) The Gram-negative cell envelope stimulates an inflammatory response that leads to endotoxic shock.