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Studentka2010 [4]
3 years ago
9

Which of the following most accurately describes the pathophysiology of sepsis?

Health
1 answer:
ANEK [815]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The body overreacts to an infection and secretes substances that hurt cells, tissues, and organs.

Explanation:

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition resulting from an abnormal and counterproductive response by the body that causes damage to tissues and organs. The body overreacts and secretes substances that hurt the body. Septic shock occurs when these changes result in shock and hypotension that do not respond to intravenous fluid.

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