A patient has developed disseminated intravascular coagulation related to microthrombosis. Which of the following will the nurse assess to support the diagnosis in this patient?
1. hematemesis
2. bleeding for older intravenous access sites
3. jaundice and hematuria
4. hemoptysis
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Rationale: Clinical manifestations of disseminated intravascular coagulation related to microthrombosis include oliguria, anuria, hematuria, and jaundice. The other choices are manifestations of disseminated intravascular coagulation related to bleeding.
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