A Patient Is Suspected of Having Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Multiple Choice

A patient is suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) .The nurse is aware that two different tests-D-dimer and fibrinogen degradation products (FDP) -can be used to differentiate and treat suspected cases of fibrinolysis.Which of the following test results would be consistent with a diagnosis of DIC?

A) Normal FDP and increased D-dimer
B) Increased FDP and normal D-dimer
C) Increased FDP and increased D-dimer
D) Decreased FDP and increased D-dimer