Which Laboratory Result Is Indicative of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory result is indicative of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) ?

• A) Increased platelets
• B) Decreased fibrinogen
• C) Increased factor V
• D) Decreased fibrin degradation fragment

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