A Patient Is Admitted After She Develops Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted after she develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) after a vaginal delivery.Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to note to support this diagnosis?

• A) Decreased fibrinogen degradation products
• B) Decreased D-dimer concentrations
• C) Decreased platelet counts
• D) Increased serum glucose levels

Recognize ethical, legal, and medical arguments against assisted suicide and passive euthanasia.

Identify legal documents and measures individuals can take to ensure their end-of-life wishes are respected.

Analyze the psychological and social impacts of suicide and euthanasia on survivors and wider society.

Distinguish between active euthanasia, passive euthanasia, assisted suicide, and nonvoluntary euthanasia.

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