The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Multiple-Organ Dysfunction

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) .The nurse understands that earlier nutritional support is critical for the patient to prevent profound weight loss.Why does this occur in patient MODS?

A) Patient experiences hypometabolism.
B) Patient experiences hypermetabolism.
C) Patient experiences anorexia.
D) Patient has gut dysfunction.