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The following orders are received for a patient with multisystem organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Which of the following interventions

should take priority?

A. Complete an echocardiogram.

B. Begin continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

C. Obtain serum electrolytes.

D. Increase the PEEP on the ventilator.

Answer

B. Begin continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

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The priority intervention for a patient with multisystem organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) should be to begin continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). This...