A Nursing Instructor Is Discussing the Difference Between Primary and Secondary

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor is discussing the difference between primary and secondary multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) with a nursing student.Which statement indicates the student understood the information?

A) Primary MODS is the result of inflammation in organs not involved in the initial insult.
B) Primary MODS is the result of a direct organ injury.
C) Primary MODS is due to a disorganization of the inflammatory immune system response.
D) Primary MODS is due to disruption of the coagulation system.