A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has septic shock and is at risk for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following nursing statements indicates an understanding of the condition?

DIC is a genetic disorder involving vitamin K deficiency.

DIC is characterized by an elevated platelet count.

DIC is controllable with lifelong heparin usage.

DIC is caused by abnormal coagulation involving fibrinogen.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   DIC is not a genetic disorder but is often secondary to other conditions.
B.   In DIC, platelet count decreases rather than increases.
C.   While heparin may be used in the treatment of DIC, it is not a lifelong therapy, and its use depends on the specific clinical situation.
D.   DIC involves abnormal coagulation, with consumption of clotting factors and fibrinogen, leading to both bleeding and thrombosis.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Age-related changes can cause difficulty seeing, particularly with glare sensitivity.
B. Systolic blood pressure tends to decrease with age.
C. Bladder capacity decreases with age, leading to increased frequency of urination.
D. The cough reflex weakens with age, increasing the risk of aspiration.
E. Intervertebral discs can become dehydrated with age, contributing to a loss of height and increased risk of disc herniation.

A. Creatine kinase 75 units/L B. Hgb 15 g/dL C. Platelet count 200, 000/mm3 D. WBC count 22, 000/mm2

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Creatine kinase is an enzyme associated with muscle damage, not an indicator of infection.
B. Hemoglobin (Hgb) measures the amount of oxygen-carrying pigment in the blood and is not specific to infection.
C. Platelet count reflects the number of platelets in the blood and is not a direct indicator of infection.
D. An elevated white blood cell (WBC) count is indicative of an immune system response to infection.

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