The nurse is assessing a client and suspects the client is experiencing DIC. Which of the following physical findings should the nurse anticipate?

The correct answer is C: Epistaxis. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) is a condition where the body's clotting system is overactive, leading to both excessive clot formation and clot breakdown. Epistaxis, or nosebleeds, is a common physical finding in DIC due to the depletion of clotting factors and platelets. Xerostomia (A) is dry mouth and not typically associated with DIC. Bradycardia (B) is a slow heart rate, which is not a common finding in DIC as it usually presents with tachycardia. Hypertension (D) is increased blood pressure, which is not a typical physical finding in DIC.