A Client with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)is Anxious and Has

question 133

Multiple Choice

A client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is anxious and has decreased oxygen saturation. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

• A)Acute Pain
• B)Impaired Gas Exchange
• C)Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
• D)Anxiety

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