In immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), the client has what type of disorder that primarily destroys which blood component?
A) Allergic; fibrinogen
B) Alloimmune; factor VIII
C) Autoimmune; platelets
D) Immunoglobulin; B cells
Ans: C
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ITP is an autoimmune disorder that results in excess platelet destruction, causing severe thrombocytopenia. The disorder is not precipitated by an allergic reaction and does not damage factor VIII, immunoglobulin, or B cells.
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