Question: Which of the following represent(s) TRUE statement(s) regarding a patient with septic shock caused by E. coli: Group of answer choices A. E. coli caused gastroenteritis directly leading to ARDS B. the patient may develop ARDS and MODS C. septic shock has an average 17% mortality rate D. E. coli verotoxin activates coagulation producing petechiae E. all of the above are true statementsYou are caring for a patient who has developed severe sepsis. All of the following apply specifically to severe sepsis EXCEPT: (choose what does not apply) Group of answer choices A. lactic acidosis B. altered mental state C. oliguria D. disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) E. hypotension F. all of the above apply, no exception