What is the cause of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
a. Volume overload
b. Blood volume depletion
c. Hypercapnia
d. Derangement of clotting factors
ANS: D
DIC is a life-threatening syndrome. It is caused by a malfunction within platelet aggregation and clotting. The normal clotting mechanisms do not work. It is an over action of clotting and breakdown, which leads to platelet consumption and coagulation factors. This acts as a potent anticoagulant leading to hemorrhage and many other problems.
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