In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for active bleeding after intravascular clotting because:
A) prothrombin is activated.
B) clotting factors are depleted.
C) inflammatory mediators are released.
D) tissue factor (TF) is inactivated.

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In DIC, the widespread clotting leads to the consumption and depletion of clotting factors and platelets, resulting in an increased risk of bleeding.

In Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), the Nurse Assesses for Active