A patient is suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).Which test would be most appropriate for confirming this suspicion?
A)Potassium
B)Protein S
C)Total protein, urine
D)Total protein, blood

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The most appropriate test for confirming DIC is protein S testing. In DIC, there is abnormal activation of the coagulation cascade, leading to widespread clotting in blood vessels throughout the body. This can cause depletion of protein S, which is a natural anticoagulant. Therefore, testing for protein S levels can help confirm the diagnosis of DIC. Potassium and total protein tests are not specific for DIC, and while urine protein testing may be useful in certain situations, it is not a primary diagnostic test for DIC.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)