The nurse is caring for a 34-year-old obstetric patient who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The nurse is aware that DIC is
a. an acquired hemorrhagic syndrome of clotting cascade overstimulation and anticlotting processes.
b. a hereditary coagulation disorder in which factor VIII is absent.
c. a deficiency of the number of circulating platelets with thrombocytopenia present.
d. a malignant disorder characterized by painless, progressive enlargement of lymphoid tissue.
A
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a grave coagulopathy condition resulting from the overstimulation of clotting and anticlotting processes in response to disease or injury.
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