The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Septic Shock

The nurse is caring for a patient with septic shock and MODS. A family member tearfully tells the nurse, "The doctor said my mother's organs are shutting down. How did that happen?" What is the nurse's best response?

A) "The infection attacks and destroys each organ, causing it to fail."
B) "Fever damages the brain, which controls all organs."
C) "Deprivation of oxygen during shock causes organs to fail to function properly."
D) "The stress of illness has overwhelmed your loved one."