A patient who presents with DIC would most likely have which of the following sets of coagulation test results?
PT aPTT D-dimer Fibrinogen
a. Prolonged Prolonged Elevated Decreased
b. Normal Prolonged Normal Normal
c. Prolonged Prolonged Decreased Increased
d. Normal Prolonged Decreased Decreased
Correct Answer: A
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