A patient's laboratory test results indicate elevated levels of D-dimers.Although not specific to these conditions, this finding would provide presumptive evidence of which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Hemophilia
B)Disseminated intravascular coagulation
C)Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
D)Pulmonary embolism
E)Von Willebrand disease

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Elevated levels of D-dimers are not specific to any particular condition, but they indicate that there has been recent activation of the clotting system. Therefore, this finding would provide presumptive evidence of conditions associated with blood clots, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism. Hemophilia and von Willebrand disease are bleeding disorders and would not be associated with elevated D-dimer levels.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate Elevated Levels of D-Dimers