Which of the following is an expected finding in DIC?
a. Thrombocytosis
b. Schistocytes on the blood film
c. Normal hemoglobin and hematocrit
d. Macrocytic red cells
ANS: B
Schistocytes are seen in about 50% of DIC cases. Thrombocytopenia is expected, along with anemia because red cells are being destroyed in circulation. Red cells are not macrocytic.
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