Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A client with disseminated intravascular coagulation develops ventricular microvascular thrombosis. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Microvascular thrombosis in DIC can cause focal ischemia by obstructing small vessels, leading to tissue damage in organs like the kidneys or brain. Hemoptysis, petechiae, and hematuria are related to bleeding, not thrombosis.