The nurse is teaching a group of nursing assistive personnel about nutritional support for patients diagnosed with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Which statement by the nurse reflects the overall goal of nutritional support in patients with MODS?
A. "The overall goal of nutritional support in MODS is to preserve organ function."
B. "Nutritional support in MODS is intended to increase the metabolic rate and support healing."
C. "Blood glucose can rise during MODS, so nutritional support is used to maintain acceptable glucose levels."
D. "During MODS, caloric expenditure greatly exceeds intake, so the goal of nutritional support is to equalize intake and expenditure."