Question

34 of 50
the nurse is caring for a client in the early stages of disseminated intravascular coagulation (dic). at this stage, what medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
rationale, strategy, tip
answer options
1 heparin
2 platelets
3 antibiotic
4 clotting factors

Explanation:

In the early stages of DIC, there is excessive clotting. Heparin is an anticoagulant that can prevent further clot formation. Platelets and clotting factors are given in later stages when there is excessive bleeding (due to consumption of clotting factors and platelets in the initial clotting phase). Antibiotics are used if there is an underlying infection (not the main - line treatment for DIC itself).

Answer:

1. Heparin