Bowel due to extensive metastatic cancer

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A patient in the oncology unit was admitted after a low anterior pelvic resection of the bowel due to extensive metastatic cancer. Today's lab values include WBC 16.8 with 20 bands, PLT 25, D-dimer 6250. The nurse notices bruising on the patient's arms and legs. What diagnosis does the nurse suspect?

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