116. A patient with acute pancreatitis develops systemic complications like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and renal failure. What is the critical underlying pathophysiological mechanism?
A.
Localized inflammation.
B.
Systemic inflammatory response to pancreatic enzymes, leading to widespread organ damage.
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C.
Hypovolemia.
D.
Infection.
📖 Additional Information
Localized inflammation.
Systemic inflammatory response to pancreatic enzymes, leading to widespread organ damage.
