NCLEX-PN
Quizlet NCLEX PN 2023 Questions
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What is the best lab test to diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The best lab test to diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation (DI
C) is the D-dimer test. In DIC, numerous small clots form throughout the body and are rapidly broken down. D-dimer measures a specific fibrin split product and is the most specific test for DIC. Platelet count (
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A) is decreased in DIC due to consumption, but it is not specific for diagnosing DIC. Prothrombin time (PT -
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B) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT -
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C) are both elevated in DIC because clotting factors have been used up, but they are not specific for DIC as they can be elevated in other conditions as well.
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