Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client and suspects the client is experiencing DIC. Which of the following physical findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Correct Answer: C. Epistaxis
Rationale: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) leads to the widespread activation of clotting factors and consumption of platelets, causing bleeding. Epistaxis (nosebleed) is a common physical finding in DIC due to the clotting abnormalities. Xerostomia (A) is dry mouth and not typically associated with DIC. Bradycardia (B) is a slow heart rate and not a common finding in DIC. Hypertension (D) is high blood pressure and is not typically seen in DIC.
Rationale: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) leads to the widespread activation of clotting factors and consumption of platelets, causing bleeding. Epistaxis (nosebleed) is a common physical finding in DIC due to the clotting abnormalities. Xerostomia (A) is dry mouth and not typically associated with DIC. Bradycardia (B) is a slow heart rate and not a common finding in DIC. Hypertension (D) is high blood pressure and is not typically seen in DIC.