A client's family member asks the nurse why disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs. Which statement by the nurse correctly explains the cause of DIC?
A) "DIC is caused when hemolytic processes destroy erythrocytes."
B) "DIC is caused by abnormal activation of the clotting pathway, causing excessive amounts of tiny clots to form inside organs."
C) "DIC is a complication of an autoimmune disease that attacks the body's own cells."
D) "DIC occurs when the immune system attacks platelets and causes massive bleeding."
Answer: B) "DIC is caused by abnormal activation of the clotting pathway, causing excessive amounts of tiny clots to form inside organs."

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23-11-2022
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A client's family member asks the nurse why disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs. Which statement by the nurse correctly explains the cause of DIC?
A) "DIC is caused when hemolytic processes destroy erythrocytes."
B) "DIC is caused by abnormal activation of the clotting pathway, causing excessive amounts of tiny clots to form inside organs."
C) "DIC is a complication of an autoimmune disease that attacks the body's own cells."
D) "DIC occurs when the immune system attacks platelets and causes massive bleeding."
Answer: B) "DIC is caused by abnormal activation of the clotting pathway, causing excessive amounts of tiny clots to form inside organs."

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NomulaHarsh NomulaHarsh · Answer 1 · 2022-11-26T12:46:38-05:00

"DIC is caused by abnormal activation of the clotting pathway, causing excessive amounts of tiny clots to form inside organs." this correctly explains the cause of DIC.

What is DIC?
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a serious disorder in which the proteins that control blood clotting become overactive.

What infection causes DIC?
DIC is classically associated with Gram-negative bacterial infections but it can occur with a similar incidence in Gram-positive sepsis.

What are the two types of DIC?

The two types of DIC are acute and chronic. Acute DIC develops quickly (over hours or days) and must be treated right away. The condition begins with excessive blood clotting in the small blood vessels and quickly leads to serious bleeding. Chronic DIC develops slowly (over weeks or months).

Thus, option B) is the correct answer
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