The nurse is providing care to a patient with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. Which of the following will the nurse expect to see included in the treatment regimen?

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

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