The nurse assesses a patient suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) for which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Blood in the Foley catheter bag
B.
Slight oozing from an IV site
C.
Spontaneous nosebleed
D.
Tachycardia
E.
Widespread bruising
ANS: A, C, D, E
DIC includes both bleeding and thrombotic manifestations. Blood in the urine, spontaneous nosebleeds, tachycardia, and widespread bruising are all manifestations that could signal DIC. Slight oozing from an IV site is a common finding, and without bleeding noted at multiple sites, it is probably insignificant.
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