The hypotensive state seen in septic shock can cause:
A) an amplified antiinflammatory response.
B) gut lining disruption and the translocation of bacteria into the bloodstream.
C) the increased oxygen demand of highly metabolic tissue.
D) the increased spread of infection.

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The hypotensive state seen in septic shock can cause disruption of the gut lining, allowing bacteria to translocate from the gut into the bloodstream, leading to further spread of infection. This is known as bacterial translocation.

The Hypotensive State Seen in Septic Shock Can Cause