The patient on the operating table has started bleeding from several different orifices, including their mucous membranes and intravenous lines. What type of medication should the nurse administer in this situation?
A)Erythropoietin
B)Benazepril
C)Lactulose
D)Heparin

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In this situation, the nurse should administer heparin. Bleeding from all orifices such as the mucous membranes and intravenous lines indicates disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). The condition results from extensive clotting in the small vessels, which in turn decreases the level of platelets in the body, leading to extensive bleeding. Heparin is an anticoagulant that will resolve the widespread clotting, allowing the body to correct the bleeding.

The Patient on the Operating Table Has Started Bleeding from Several