A patient with a diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is at increased risk of developing which of the following complications?

A Hemorrhagic stroke
B Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
C Acute respiratory distress syndrome
D Multi-organ failure due to microthrombi formation ✓

Explanation

DIC is characterized by the formation of microthrombi in small blood vessels, which can lead to multi-organ failure due to ischemia and infarction.

Source

Williams Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high