The nurse is caring for a patient who has CLL when the patient suddenly develops petechiae, nausea, and severe back pain. The nurse recognizes this life-threatening event as which of the following?

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) is a condition characterized by the widespread activation of clotting in the small blood vessels throughout the body, leading to the depletion of platelets and clotting factors. This can cause a combination of widespread bleeding, as indicated by petechiae, and clotting, which can lead to organ damage and severe pain, such as back pain. The symptoms described are consistent with DIC, a life-threatening event that requires immediate medical intervention.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has CLL