A patient is suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).The nurse is aware that two different tests-D-dimer and fibrinogen degradation products (FDP)-can be used to differentiate and treat suspected cases of fibrinolysis.Which of the following test results would be consistent with a diagnosis of DIC?
A)Normal FDP and increased D-dimer
B)Increased FDP and normal D-dimer
C)Increased FDP and increased D-dimer
D)Decreased FDP and increased D-dimer

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In DIC, both FDP and D-dimer are increased due to the excessive clotting and subsequent breakdown of clotting factors. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A, B, and D are inconsistent with a diagnosis of DIC.

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