A nurse is caring for a patient with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura who is having plasmapheresis every day. Which assessment alerts the nurse of a complication?
a. Hypotension
b. Seizure activity
c. Diarrhea
d. Intense headache
A
During the period of treatment by plasmapheresis, the patient can become hemodynamically un-stable and have a reduced cardiac output with the attendant hypotension. This is a serious com-plication and can lead to renal failure.
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