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What can lead to an increased risk of sepsis in cancer patients?
What can lead to an increased risk of sepsis in cancer patients?
- Myelosuppression from cancer and chemotherapy (correct)
- High neutrophil count
- Elevated platelet count
- Low white blood cell count
In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), what does extensive clotting lead to?
In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), what does extensive clotting lead to?
- Decreased risk of organ damage
- Reduced risk of bleeding and hemorrhage
- Increased production of systemic platelets and clotting factors
- Depletion of systemic platelets and clotting factors (correct)
What can result from septic shock in neutropenic patients?
What can result from septic shock in neutropenic patients?
- Increased platelet count
- Enhanced clotting function
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) (correct)
- Reduced risk of bleeding
What can cause an increased risk of sepsis in cancer patients?
What can cause an increased risk of sepsis in cancer patients?
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What is the consequence of septic shock in neutropenic patients?
What is the consequence of septic shock in neutropenic patients?
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What is the result of extensive clotting in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
What is the result of extensive clotting in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
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