Which client is most at risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (dic)?
1. A 35 year old pregnant client with placenta previa
2. A 42 year old client with a pulmonary embolus
3. A 60 year old client receiving hemodialyasis 3 days a week
4. A 78 year old client with septicemia

When the blood flow is disrupted by the uncommon and dangerous disorder known as diffused intravascular coagulation (DIC), it is a condition of blood clotting that can cause uncontrollable bleeding. The likelihood of developing DIC is highest in those who have one or more of the following conditions:

Sepsis (an infection in the bloodstream)

trauma and surgery

Cancer

Serious pregnancy and delivery complications

Sepsis or septicemia: This is an inflammatory response of the entire body to an infection. The most frequent risk factor for DIC is sepsis.

The answer to the above question is 4. A 78 year old client with septicemia.

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Which client is most at risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (dic)? 1. A 35 year old pregnant client with placenta previa 2. A 42 year old client with a pulmonary embolus 3. A 60 year old client receiving hemodialyasis 3 days a week 4. A 78 year old client with septicemia

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Which client is most at risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (dic)?
1. A 35 year old pregnant client with placenta previa
2. A 42 year old client with a pulmonary embolus
3. A 60 year old client receiving hemodialyasis 3 days a week
4. A 78 year old client with septicemia