Which of the Following Statements About Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is TRUE?

A) The bleeding typical of DIC is a result of an increased fibrinogen level.
B) DIC most commonly results from hemophilia, hypertension, and severe tissue injury.
C) Causes of DIC include reduced fibrinogen levels, consumption of coagulation factors, and thrombocytopenia.
D) Activated thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin in the circulating blood.