Following an abruptio placentae, the patient suddenly becomes dyspneic, complains of chest pain, and begins to ooze blood from her IV insertion site. The nurse assesses these as indicators of _____________ ______________ _________________
ANS:
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
disseminated intravascular coagulation
DIC
DIC is characterized by dyspnea, chest pain, and uncontrolled bleeding.
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