Which of the following situations is most likely to result in DIC in pregnancy?

A. Activation of the clotting mechanism by dead fetal tissue or hemorrhage associated with the pregnancy
B. Hemolysis of RBCs resulting from fetal enzyme release
C. Reduced relative concentrations of thrombocytes associated with increased maternal blood volume
D. Thromboembolism because pregnancy produces a hypercoagulable state


Answer: A. Activation of the clotting mechanism by dead fetal tissue or hemorrhage associated with the pregnancy

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