Which statement by a patient with primary thrombocytopenia indicates to the nurse that the patient understands the teaching about the disorder?
A) "My disorder may be caused by a low number of platelets."
B) "My platelets are not functioning properly."
C) "I don't have enough coagulation factors."
D) "My disorder is caused by liver disease."
A) "My disorder may be caused by a low number of platelets."
Explanation: A) Primary disorders of hemostasis are associated with abnormalities in the number or function of platelets. A reduction in the number of platelets is referred to as thrombocytopenia and can lead to spontaneous bleeding.
B) Primary disorders of hemostasis are associated with abnormalities in the number or function of platelets. A reduction in the number of platelets is referred to as thrombocytopenia and can lead to spontaneous bleeding.
C) Secondary disorders of hemostasis are associated with a lack of, or reduction in, factors tied to coagulation. For example, a genetic lack of factor VIII leads to hemophilia. Liver disease can lead to secondary disorders, as the majority of proteins involved in coagulation are synthesized in the liver.
D) Secondary disorders of hemostasis are associated with a lack of, or reduction in, factors tied to coagulation. For example, a genetic lack of factor VIII leads to hemophilia. Liver disease can lead to secondary disorders, as the majority of proteins involved in coagulation are synthesized in the liver.
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