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A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in Septic Shock

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A nurse is caring for a patient in septic shock due to urinary sepsis.Which pathophysiologic mechanism results in septic shock?


A) Bacterial toxins lead to vasodilation.
B) White blood cells are released to fight invading bacteria.
C) Microorganisms invade organs such as the kidneys and heart.
D) Decreased red blood cell production and fluid loss

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