Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a complication of pancreatitis. What pathophysiology leads to this complication?
a. Hypovolemia
b. Peritoneal irritation and seepage of pancreatic enzymes
c. disruption of alveolar-capillary membrane
d. consumption of clotting factors and microthrombi formation
Answer: d. consumption of clotting factors and microthrombi formation
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Which one of the following could form the basis for a potential research study?
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