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Alainaaa8

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A nurse caring for a client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is reviewing the client's diagnostic tests. Which test result is common in DIC?
 
  A) Decreased prothrombin time
  B) Increased platelet count
  C) Decreased fibrinogen level
  D) Decreased partial thromboplastin time

Question 2

A client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is experiencing joint pain. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this client?
 
  A) Splints
  B) Cool compresses
  C) Heat
  D) Ice


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hugthug12

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

Answer: C

Diagnostic tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of DIC and evaluate the risk for hemorrhage. DIC causes prolonged prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times due to the depletion of clotting factors. Decreased fibrinogen occurs in DIC, also due to decreased clotting factors.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Joint pain associated with DIC can be reduced by applying cool compresses to the affected joints to reduce the transmission of pain impulses. Heat will encourage bleeding and should not be applied to this client. Splints may hinder joint mobility and are not indicated for the care of this client. Ice should not be applied but rather cool compresses.


Alainaaa8

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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