When a patient with DIC shows signs of organ involvement from thrombosis not just bleeding, what is the clinical sign to indicate this?
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Correct answer: Oliguria with a rising serum creatinine
Microvascular thrombosis in DIC can impair organ perfusion, leading to signs like oliguria, renal failure, or altered mental status, not just bleeding.
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