Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).Which of the following statements should be included in the discussion about factors causing or increasing the risk of DIC in children? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,D,E
Rationale
Correct Answer: B, D, E
B: Risk factors of DIC in children include cancer and chemotherapy.
- Cancer and chemotherapy are known risk factors for DIC as they can disrupt the balance of coagulation factors in the body, leading to abnormal clotting and bleeding.
D: The most common cause of DIC in children is sepsis.
- Sepsis is a major trigger for DIC in children due to the widespread activation of coagulation pathways and inflammation in response to severe infection.
E: We have to treat the underlying cause to fix DIC.
- Treating the underlying cause is crucial in managing DIC as it addresses the root issue that triggered the coagulation abnormalities, helping normalize the clotting process and improve outcomes.
Incorrect choices:
A: DIC occurs only in school-age children.
- This statement is incorrect as DIC can occur in children of all ages, including infants and adolescents, not just limited to school-age children.
C: Lyme disease is a risk factor for DIC.
B: Risk factors of DIC in children include cancer and chemotherapy.
- Cancer and chemotherapy are known risk factors for DIC as they can disrupt the balance of coagulation factors in the body, leading to abnormal clotting and bleeding.
D: The most common cause of DIC in children is sepsis.
- Sepsis is a major trigger for DIC in children due to the widespread activation of coagulation pathways and inflammation in response to severe infection.
E: We have to treat the underlying cause to fix DIC.
- Treating the underlying cause is crucial in managing DIC as it addresses the root issue that triggered the coagulation abnormalities, helping normalize the clotting process and improve outcomes.
Incorrect choices:
A: DIC occurs only in school-age children.
- This statement is incorrect as DIC can occur in children of all ages, including infants and adolescents, not just limited to school-age children.
C: Lyme disease is a risk factor for DIC.