ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
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The nurse is assessing a client and suspects the client is experiencing DIC. Which of the following physical findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Epistaxis. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DI
C) is a condition where the body's clotting system is overactive, leading to both excessive clot formation and clot breakdown. Epistaxis, or nosebleeds, is a common physical finding in DIC due to the depletion of clotting factors and platelets. Xerostomia (
A) is dry mouth and not typically associated with DIC. Bradycardia (
B) is a slow heart rate, which is not a common finding in DIC as it usually presents with tachycardia. Hypertension (
D) is increased blood pressure, which is not a typical physical finding in DIC.
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