A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

"DIC is caused by abnormal coagulation involving fibrinogen.”.

"DIC is characterized by an elevated platelet count.”.

"DIC is controllable with lifelong heparin usage.”.

"DIC is a genetic disorder involving a vitamin K deficiency.”.