A client reports shortness of breath and severe pain in the back, chest, and muscles. Which condition could the client possibly be diagnosed with?

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The symptoms reported by the client are indicative of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) which is a serious disorder in which the blood clots abnormally throughout the body. DIC can lead to shortness of breath, severe pain in the back, chest, and muscles, and other symptoms such as bleeding, organ dysfunction, and low blood pressure. Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, and Von Willebrand disease do not typically present with these symptoms.

A Client Reports Shortness of Breath and Severe Pain in the Back