A patient is admitted after she develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)after a vaginal delivery.Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to note to support this diagnosis?
A) Decreased fibrinogen degradation products
B) Decreased D-dimer concentrations
C) Decreased platelet counts
D) Increased serum glucose levels

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Low platelet counts and elevated D-dimer concentrations and fibrinogen degradation products are clinical indicators of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).DIC does not affect serum glucose levels.

A Patient Is Admitted After She Develops Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation