The nurse is providing care to a client with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). What does the nurse understand is occurring in the body's cells as a result?
A) A shift to aerobic metabolism
B) Disruption of the cell cycle, leading to apoptosis
C) Serum level of potassium increases
D) Lactic acid production increases

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In multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), there is inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues, leading to a shift from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism, which results in increased lactic acid production.

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