What is or are the possible mechanism (or mechanisms) for bleeding in patients with severe liver disease?
a. Thrombocytopenia
b. Inadequate production of procoagulants
c. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
d. All of the above
ANS: D
All of the findings listed are possible causes for bleeding in patients with severe liver disease.
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