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PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nursing

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An admitted patient being managed for infected wound, developed severe sepsis. He started having upper GI bleed and blood in stools. On examination, petechiae and purpurae were seen and patient was going in shock with evident Hypotension and Tachycardia. What is the likely diagnosis?

Cardiogenic shock
DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)
Polycythemia
Anemia

Explanation

Answer: B - The likely diagnosis in this patient with the infected wound is DIC, since sepsis is a triggering factor for DIC. Moreover, combined picture of hemolysis and coagulation is seen in disseminated intravascular coagulation.

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