The nurse assesses the lab values of a child hospitalized with DIC.What findings are consistent for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A) Decreased platelet count
B) Increased hemoglobin
C) Prolonged prothrombin time
D) Elevated D-dimer
E) Pancytopenia

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Laboratory findings in DIC include decreased platelet count,prolonged prothrombin time,and elevated D-dimer.Increased hemoglobin and pancytopenia are not seen.

The Nurse Assesses the Lab Values of a Child Hospitalized