A Critically Ill Patient Is Diagnosed with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Multiple Choice

A critically ill patient is diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) .Which history would the nurse evaluate as indicating increased risk for this development?

A) The patient had a transfusion reaction yesterday.
B) The patient was intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation 2 days ago.
C) The patient has a long history of hypertension.
D) The patient passed a kidney stone this morning.