A Critically Ill Patient Is Diagnosed with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

question 3

Multiple Choice

A critically ill patient is diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) .Which history would the nurse evaluate as indicating increased risk for this development?

• A)The patient had a transfusion reaction yesterday.
• B)The patient was intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation 2 days ago.
• C)The patient has a long history of hypertension.
• D)The patient passed a kidney stone this morning.

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