Elevated acute-phase proteins, increased WBC, and increased heart rate and respirations are initial major signs of which complication?

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Elevated acute-phase proteins, increased WBC, and increased heart rate and respirations are initial major signs of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), which can progress to septic shock with persistent hypotension despite fluid resuscitation and the need for vasopressors. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is a potential complication of septic shock, and compensatory anti-inflammatory response syndrome (CARS) is a hypothesized alternative response to SIRS that may occur in some patients. However, the initial signs listed in the question point specifically to septic shock as the best answer.

Elevated Acute-Phase Proteins, Increased WBC, and Increased Heart Rate and Respirations