A child is in the pediatric intensive care unit with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What laboratory findings correlate with this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Decreased PTT
B.
Increased D-dimer
C.
Increased fibrinogen
D.
Low platelet count
E.
Normal white blood cell count
ANS: B, D
Laboratory findings consistent with DIC include prolonged PT and PTT, elevated D-dimer, low fibrinogen, and low platelet count. The WBCs are not diagnostic for DIC.
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