Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing data for a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Correct Answer:
Excessive thrombosis and bleeding.
Rationale:
✅ Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) is characterized by both widespread clot formation and simultaneous bleeding due to the depletion of clotting factors and platelets.
✅ The body responds to triggers such as infection, trauma, or malignancy by producing microthrombi throughout the vasculature.
✅ This leads to organ ischemia and consumption of platelets and coagulation proteins.
✅ As the body runs out of these factors, the client becomes prone to spontaneous bleeding, especially from mucous membranes and IV sites.
✅ Monitoring for bleeding and clotting signs is a nursing priority.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg Exam VII which contains 49 questions.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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