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The nurse is assessing Ms. Benson’s IV sites and notes oozing of blood. The nurse also notes that the patient’s oral and endotracheal secretions are now blood-tinged, and she has developed ecchymotic lesions on her extremities. 1. Identify the three pathologic causes of DIC, and describe the manifestations associated with DIC.

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Description: the nurse is assessing ms bensons iv sites and notes oozing of blood the nurse also notes that the patients oral and endotracheal secretions are now blood tinged and she has developed ecchym 06413

          The nurse is assessing Ms. Benson’s IV sites and notes oozing of blood. The nurse also notes that the patient’s oral and endotracheal secretions are now blood-tinged, and she has developed ecchymotic lesions on her extremities.
1.     Identify the three pathologic causes of DIC, and describe the manifestations associated with DIC.

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Infection: Severe bacterial, viral, or fungal infections can trigger DIC by activating the body's inflammatory response, leading to widespread clotting. 2. Malignancy: Certain types of cancer, particularly those that produce procoagulant substances or cause tissue Show more…

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The nurse is assessing Ms. Benson’s IV sites and notes oozing of blood. The nurse also notes that the patient’s oral and endotracheal secretions are now blood-tinged, and she has developed ecchymotic lesions on her extremities. 1. Identify the three pathologic causes of DIC, and describe the manifestations associated with DIC.