A patient develops systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)after acute pancreatitis.The patient's wife says,"I thought he didn't have any infection." How should the nurse respond?
A)"He probably had an infection that we did not recognize."
B)"He developed SIRS after getting multiple organ dysfunction syndrome."
C)"Infection isn't necessary to develop SIRS,only a severe inflammation."
D)"Your husband's body is working against itself."

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SIRS can occur in response to severe inflammation, regardless of whether there is an infection present. It is important for the nurse to educate the patient and their family about the various causes of SIRS and the importance of managing it promptly. Option A is incorrect because not all cases of SIRS are caused by infections. Option B is incorrect because SIRS can lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, but SIRS is not caused by it. Option D is not a clear and accurate response that educates the patient and their family about the cause of SIRS.

A Patient Develops Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)after Acute Pancreatitis