Ati Med Surg Proctored Exam
A nurse is assessing a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Increased urine output is not typical; DIC can cause decreased kidney perfusion leading to low urine output. B. Petechiae are small pinpoint hemorrhages caused by the widespread clotting and consumption of platelets in DIC, making this an expected finding. C. Bradycardia is not specifically associated with DIC. D. Decreased respirations are not a direct manifestation of DIC.
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