Which of the following would the nurse explain to a patient with type 3 von Willebrand disease?
A) The binding ability of von Willebrand factor is delayed.
B) There is no production of von Willebrand factor.
C) The binding ability of von Willebrand factor is enhanced.
D) There is increased clearance of von Willebrand factor.
B) There is no production of von Willebrand factor.
Explanation: A) There are several variants of type 2 Willebrand, in which the binding ability of the factor is either significantly enhanced or delayed, resulting in functional deficits.
B) Type 3 Willebrand is a more severe form in which there is a complete absence of production of the factor.
C) There are several variants of type 2 Willebrand, in which the binding ability of the factor is either significantly enhanced or delayed, resulting in functional deficits.
D) Type 1 von Willebrand disease is characterized by either a failure to manufacture the factor or increased clearance.
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