Explanation: A) The hypoxia that can result from groups of sickle cells clumping together and obstructing blood flow often results in tissue ischemia, which can lead to the development of a significant level of pain in the back, chest, and extremities. The pain is accompanied by other signs of ischemic damage, such as swelling, tenderness, a rapid respiratory rate, and hypertension. B) The
hypoxia that can result from groups of sickle cells clumping together and obstructing blood flow often results in tissue ischemia, which can lead to the development of a significant level of pain in the back, chest, and extremities. The pain is accompanied by other signs of ischemic damage, such as swelling, tenderness, a rapid respiratory rate, and hypertension. C) The hypoxia that can result from groups of sickle cells clumping together and obstructing blood flow often results in tissue ischemia, which can lead to the development of a significant level of pain in the back, chest, and extremities. The pain is accompanied by other signs of ischemic damage, such as swelling, tenderness, a rapid respiratory rate, and hypertension. D) The hypoxia that can result from groups of sickle cells clumping together and obstructing blood flow often results in tissue ischemia, which can lead to the development of a significant level of pain in the back, chest, and extremities. The pain is accompanied by other signs of ischemic damage, such as swelling, tenderness, a rapid respiratory rate, and hypertension.
A) Low platelet count
B) Elevated fibrinogen level
C) Decreased D-dimer level
D) Shortened PT level
A) Low platelet count
Explanation: A) Diagnostically, as clotting factors are consumed in the patient with DIC, there are often low platelet and fibrinogen levels. There is a prolongation of PT and aPTT results, with an elevation in D-dimer values. These findings are consistent with prolongation of bleeding as a result of the consumption of clotting factors.
B) Diagnostically, as clotting factors are consumed in the patient with DIC, there are often low platelet and fibrinogen levels. There is a prolongation of PT and aPTT results, with an elevation in D-dimer values. These findings are consistent with prolongation of bleeding as a result of the consumption of clotting factors.
C) Diagnostically, as clotting factors are consumed in the patient with DIC, there are often low platelet and fibrinogen levels. There is a prolongation of PT and aPTT results, with an elevation in D-dimer values. These findings are consistent with prolongation of bleeding as a result of the consumption of clotting factors.
D) Diagnostically, as clotting factors are consumed in the patient with DIC, there are often low platelet and fibrinogen levels. There is a prolongation of PT and aPTT results, with an elevation in D-dimer values. These findings are consistent with prolongation of bleeding as a result of the consumption of clotting factors.
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