The nurse working in the pediatric intensive care unit understands that the priority for treating disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)is to do which of the following?
A) Administer antibiotics.
B) Discuss organ donation.
C) Provide massive transfusions.
D) Treat the underlying cause.

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There are several treatment modalities to support the patient in DIC,but because this disorder is always secondary to another problem,treating the primary medical condition is the priority.Antibiotics alone are not used in DIC.Organ donation requests are premature when looking at treatment options.Transfusions may be required.

The Nurse Working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Understands