The nurse would be most alert for the development of secondary pathway multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)in which patient?
A)A 40-year-old patient who went into neurologic shock following a fall
B)A patient whose leg laceration was severely contaminated with soil from a rodeo arena
C)A patient who has history of cirrhosis and diabetes who had chest injuries in an automobile accident
D)A teenager who was bitten by a stray dog three days prior to admission

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Patients with preexisting conditions such as cirrhosis and diabetes are more susceptible to the development of secondary pathway MODS, especially after experiencing traumatic injuries such as chest injuries in an automobile accident. The other options do not mention any preexisting conditions that would increase the risk of developing MODS.

The Nurse Would Be Most Alert for the Development of Secondary