Which of the Following Statements About Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is TRUE?

• A) The bleeding typical of DIC is a result of an increased fibrinogen level.
• B) DIC most commonly results from hemophilia, hypertension, and severe tissue injury.
• C) Causes of DIC include reduced fibrinogen levels, consumption of coagulation factors, and thrombocytopenia.
• D) Activated thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin in the circulating blood.

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