Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is at risk for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A fibrinogen level of 85 mg/dL is low. In DIC, fibrinogen levels decrease due to increased clotting and subsequent consumption of clotting factors.