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A 40-year-old develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Upon obtaining the histo-ry, which finding is the most likely cause of this condition?
 
  a. Snakebite
  b. Blood transfusion
  c. Sepsis
  d. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

Question 2

A nurse checks individuals with liver disease for clotting problems because:
 
  a. the liver is often the site of platelet pool-ing.
  b. clotting factors are produced in the liver.
  c. high levels of bilirubin interfere with the clotting system.
  d. treatment medications for liver failure cause fibrinolysis.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Sepsis is one of the most common conditions associated with DIC. While snake venom, blood transfusions, and ITP may cause DIC, sepsis is the most likely cause.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Clotting factors are produced by the liver; the liver is not the site of platelet pooling. Bilirubin does not interfere with clotting. The treatment of liver failure does not affect clotting.


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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