MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

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NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nurse is reviewing plans of care for several clients. The nurse recognies that which client is most at risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
A
A client admitted with sepsis
B
A client admitted with suspected cocaine overdose
C
A client with heart failure and renal failure
D
A client with a stage IV pressure ulcer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -People who have one or more of the following conditions are most likely to develop DIC: Sepsis (an infection in the bloodstream) Surgery and trauma. Cancer.

Detailed explanation-2: -DIC is linked to medical conditions such as cancer, pancreatitis and liver disorders. Unfortunately, that means there’s very little you can do to prevent DIC.

Detailed explanation-3: -The following are the common nursing care planning and goals for clients with DIC: maintenance of hemodynamic status, maintenance of intact skin and oral mucosa, maintenance of fluid balance, maintenance of tissue perfusion, and prevention of complications.

Detailed explanation-4: -Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a condition in which blood clots form throughout the body, blocking small blood vessels. Symptoms may include chest pain, shortness of breath, leg pain, problems speaking, or problems moving parts of the body.

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