A healthcare professional is evaluating laboratory results for a patient who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What results would the professional consider consistent with this condition?
a. Elevated d-dimer
b. Elevated creatinine
c. Decreased protein C
d. Decreased lactate dehydrogenase
e. Increased pH
Answer:
a. Elevated d-dimer
b. Elevated creatinine
c. Decreased protein C
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