Which Unusual Laboratory Finding May Be Present in Sepsis-Induced DIC

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Multiple Choice

Which unusual laboratory finding may be present in sepsis-induced DIC?

• A)Fibrinogen may be high because it is an acute phase reactant.
• B)Schistocytes are absent because the fever destroys them.
• C)D dimer is low because the toxins prevent fibrin lysis.
• D)The PT and PTT are low because bacteria interfere with these tests.

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