BS Nursing Pathophysiology-II
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11. A patient in septic shock develops widespread petechiae, purpura, and bleeding from venipuncture sites. Lab tests reveal prolonged PT/aPTT, decreased platelets, and increased D-dimer. What is the critical underlying pathophysiological disorder?

A. Hemophilia.
B. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
D. Vitamin K deficiency.

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  • Hemophilia.
  • Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
  • Vitamin K deficiency.

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