A healthcare professional is evaluating laboratory results for a patient who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What results would the professional consider consistent with this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A)Elevated d-dimer
B)Elevated creatinine
C)Decreased protein C
D)Decreased lactate dehydrogenase
E)Increased pH

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Lab results consistent with DIC include elevated d-dimer and creatinine (showing kidney damage), and decreased protein C. The lactate dehydrogenase would be elevated and the pH would be decreased.

A Healthcare Professional Is Evaluating Laboratory Results for a Patient