What is the appropriate nursing action for a patient with DIC and overt bleeding?
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Correct answer: Give platelets, FFP, and cryoprecipitate; monitor closely
In DIC with bleeding, replacement of platelets and clotting factors through transfusions is essential while monitoring for clotting and bleeding.
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