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C. Obtain urine and sputum cultures first, then give antibiotics. Get other cultures
when time permits.
D. The timing of these events is not critical. The nurse should do them when he or
she has the time.

9. A nurse is assessing a patient for risk factors in determining the susceptibility to
disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). Which of the following can lead
to an increased risk? Select all that apply.
A. Burns
B. Chronic obstructive lung disease
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Pericarditis
E. Abruptio placenta
F. Acute hemolytic reaction
G. Bacterial infection

10. The nurse must monitor a patient with DIC for complications. Complications of
DIC include
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Leukemia
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D. Crushing traumatic injury