Platelet count in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is
A) increased.
B) decreased.
C) normal.
D) unpredictable.
B
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A pediatric nurse is educating the client with sickle cell disease and the client's family regarding the genetic implications of the disease. Which information is inappropriate for the nurse to share with the client's family?
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1. Antidysrhythmic drugs and oxygen 2. Oxygen and rest 3. Pericardiocentesis 4. Antibiotics
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