After an Episode of Shock, a Patient's Laboratory Results Reveal

question 12

Multiple Choice

After an episode of shock, a patient's laboratory results reveal decreased clotting factors. Based on these laboratory results, the nurse monitors for signs of which complication of shock?

• A)Brain attack
• B)Disseminated intravascular coagulation
• C)Multisystem organ failure
• D)Adult respiratory distress syndrome

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Definitions:

Immunization

Process by which a subject is rendered immune by deliberately introducing an antigen or antibody into the subject.

Hepatitis B

A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that can become chronic and lead to liver cancer or cirrhosis.

Peyer's Patches

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Lymph Nodules

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