When a client develops Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), the nurse must urgently prepare for blood product administration (FFP, platelets, cryoprecipitate), anticipate orders for IV heparin to manage thrombosis in specific cases, and initiate strict bleeding precautions. Key interventions include preparing for massive fluid resuscitation, monitoring labs (platelets, fibrinogen, D-dimer), and providing oxygen.
Key Nursing Preparations and Actions for DIC:
Blood Product Administration: Prepare for rapid infusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) to replace clotting factors, Platelets to treat thrombocytopenia, and Cryoprecipitate to replenish fibrinogen.
Medication Administration: Prepare to administer anticoagulants, such as IV heparin, to stop the clotting cascade if the patient is in a thrombosis-dominant state, or antifibrinolytics if severe bleeding persists.
Bleeding Precautions: Implement strict bleeding precautions to minimize risk: use a soft toothbrush, avoid rectal tem
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