In what way does advancing age contribute to development of MODS?
A) Older adults do not understand what measures to take to prevent MODS.
B) Older adults take more medications that can cause side effects that lead to MODS.
C) Older adults are prone to infection because of increased skin thickening.
D) Older adults are less able to deal with the stress of critical illness.
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