A patient is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia. The nurse should explain to the patient that with this condition, there could be:
A) An attack on the platelets by the antibodies
B) Decreased production of platelets
C) Elevated platelet production
D) Decreased white blood cell production
Ans: B
Feedback: Thrombocytopenia can result from decreased platelet production, increased platelet destruction, or increased consumption of platelets. Increased production of platelets is associated with thrombocythemia, and decreased white blood cell production is associated with leukopenia.
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