A nurse is caring for an industrial accident victim who has suffered blood loss from a nicked blood vessel. The nurse notes that there are no signs of swelling seen at the site of injury
Based on this information, which factor may lead to inability of the blood to clot in the client? A) Low levels of globulin synthesized by the body
B) Decrease in the release of chemical mediators
C) Release of immature neutrophils by bone marrow
D) Deficiency in any of the major coagulant substance
D
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Inability of the blood to clot in extensive hemorrhage may be to the result of a variety of factors, and a deficiency in any of the major coagulant substances can be considered as a prime factor. Low levels of globulin synthesized by the body, a decrease in the release of chemical mediators, and the release of immature neutrophils by bone marrow are not the factors related to the inability to clot. A decrease in the release of chemical mediators occurs as a result of the action of eosinophils during allergic reactions.
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