Multiple-organ dysfunction
NCLEX-RN glossary · Physiological Adaptation
Definition
A high-acuity complication of sepsis and shock where the failure of two or more systems occurs.
Multiple-organ dysfunction in plain English
The ultimate failure mode requiring aggressive multisystem surveillance and life-support measures. The tempting mistake is managing individual organ symptoms in isolation without recognizing the underlying systemic failure.
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