A 40 Year Old Develops Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

question 29

Multiple Choice

A 40 year old develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) .Upon obtaining the history, which finding is the most likely cause of this condition?

• A) Snakebite
• B) Blood transfusion
• C) Sepsis
• D) Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

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Definitions:

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