ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
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A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer: B - DIC is caused by abnormal coagulation involving fibrinogen.
Rationale: DIC is a complex disorder characterized by widespread activation of coagulation leading to both excessive clot formation and consumption of clotting factors, including fibrinogen. This results in abnormal coagulation and fibrinolysis, leading to both bleeding and clotting throughout the body. Elevated platelet count is not a feature of DIC; instead, platelets are consumed in the process. Lifelong heparin usage is not a standard treatment for DIC, as it is a condition that requires specific management based on the underlying cause. DIC is not a genetic disorder but rather an acquired condition often triggered by severe infections, sepsis, trauma, or other critical illnesses. Vitamin K deficiency is associated with certain clotting factor deficiencies but is not the primary cause of DIC.
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