A 42-year-old primigravida patient with diabetes is being treated for placental abruption. On assessment, the nurse notes petechiae and blood oozing from the patient's IV line. The patient's blood pressure is 90/55 mmHg, and her temperature is 102°F. Following measures to treat the underlying causes of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which of the following laboratory results provides evidence of patient improvement?

The Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) exam is administered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), which is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. The PCCN examination tests applicants' knowledge of caring for acutely ill adult patients.

PCCN is a specialty certification for nurses who provide direct care to acutely ill adult patients regardless of their physical location. Nurses interested in this certification may work in areas such as intermediate care, direct observation, stepdown, telemetry, transitional care or emergency departments.