A critically ill patient is diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which history would the nurse evaluate as indicating increased risk for this development?
1. The patient had a transfusion reaction yesterday.
2. The patient was intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation 2 days ago.
3. The patient has a long history of hypertension.
4. The patient passed a kidney stone this morning.
Answer: 1
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