A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) . The patient's condition has not improved after administration of fresh frozen plasma and platelets. Which therapy does the nurse anticipate?

• A) Administration of heparin
• B) Rapid infusion of intravenous normal saline
• C) Bone marrow transplant
• D) Surgical removal of the spleen

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