A patient with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is admitted to the unit. The nurse caring for the patient would expect to see what included in the treatment regimen for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?
A) IV gamma-globulin administration
B) Platelets administration
C) Factor VIII administration
D) Thymus grafting
Ans: A
Feedback: Treatment for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome includes IV gamma-globulin, antimicrobial therapy, and bone marrow transplantation. It does not include platelet administration, factor VIII administration, or thymus grafting.
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