Which assessment finding is least likely to be associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation? A maternity nurse is caring for a client with abruptio placenta and is monitoring the client for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy.

Swelling of the calf in one leg

DIC is a state of diffuse clotting in which clotting factors are consumed. leading to widespread bleeding. Swelling and pain in the calf of one leg are more likely to be associated with thrombophlebitis.Options B. C. and D: Platelets are decreased because they are consumed by the process; coagulation studies show no clot formation (and are thus normal to prolong); and fibrin plugs may clog the microvasculature diffusely. rather than in an isolated area. The presence of petechiae. oozing from injection sites. and hematuria are signs associated with DIC.