A patient was admitted to the critical care unit with gram-negative sepsis 5 days ago.Today there is continual oozing from his intravenous sites, and ecchymosis of the skin is noted beneath his automatic blood pressure cuff.On his laboratory work, his platelets are normal, and his international normalized ratio is elevated.The primary treatment goal for this patient is to
A) maintain adequate organ perfusion.
B) suppress antibody response that is destroying platelets.
C) treat life-threatening metabolic disturbances.
D) begin hypothermic therapy to prevent cerebral hemorrhage.

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The primary intervention in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)is prevention.Being aware of the conditions that commonly contribute to the development of DIC and treating them vigorously and without delay provide the best defense against this devastating condition.After DIC is identified, maintaining organ perfusion and slowing consumption of coagulation factors are paramount to achieving a favorable outcome.

A Patient Was Admitted to the Critical Care Unit with Gram-Negative