A 68yrs woman,on her third day of hospitalization, who is being treated with antibiotics for acute cholecystitis develops increased pain and tenderness in the right upper quadrant with a palpable mass.Her temperature rises to 40degree C (104degree F)her blood pressure falls to 80/60mmHg.Hematemesis, melena and petechiae are noted.Laboratory studies reveal thrombocytopenia,prolonged prothrombin time,and a decreased fibrinogen level.The most important step in the correction of this patient's coagulopathy is:

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Administration of heparin

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Administration of e-Aminocaproci acid

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Administration of fresh frozen plasma

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Exploratory laparotomy

1.	A 68yrs woman,on her third day of hospitalization, who is being treated with antibiotics for acute cholecystitis develops increased pain and tenderness in the right upper quadrant with a palpable mass.Her temperature rises to 40degree C (104degree F)her blood pressure falls to 80/60mmHg.Hematemesis, melena and petechiae are noted.Laboratory studies reveal thrombocytopenia,prolonged prothrombin time,and a decreased fibrinogen level.The most important step in the correction of this patient's coagulopathy is:
A.	Administration of e-Aminocaproci acid
B.	Administration of fresh frozen plasma
C.	Exploratory laparotomy
D.	Administration of heparin
Answer» D. Administration of heparin

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