To what level should the platelet count rise when the patient with a platelet count of 20,000/mm3 receives 1 unit of platelets?
a. 25,000 to 30,000/mm3
b. 35,000 to 40,000/mm3
c. 45,000 to 50,000/mm3
d. 55,000 to 100,000/mm3
A
Platelet transfusions are given when the platelet count falls below 20,000/mm3 . One unit is ex-pected to raise the count by 5000 to 10,000/mm3.
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