Which of the following statements regarding sepsis is

Last updated: 8/2/2022

Which of the following statements regarding sepsis is incorrect? Select one: a. The presence of microbes in the blood results in increased viscosity, and a rise in blood pressure is a hallmark of sepsis. b. The Gram-negative cell envelope stimulates an inflammatory response that leads to endotoxic shock. c. Both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria in the blood can induce sepsis. d. A sample of blood plated on a variety of bacterial media is a good method to identify the causative organism in sepsis.