Which of the following clients are at risk for developing a platelet clot? Select all that apply
A) A COPD client experiencing an acute exacerbation requiring intravenous steroids
B) A trauma client who had a splenectomy following injury and laceration of the liver
C) A school-aged child prescribed iron supplements for iron deficiency anemia
D) A breast cancer client receiving chemotherapy
E) An acute myocardial infarction client with elevated troponin levels
Ans: B, C, D, E
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Increased platelet function has several causes, one of which is vascular wall damage that promotes platelet adhesion. An increase in platelet count can occur as a reactive disorder associated with iron deficiency anemia, especially in children; splenectomy; cancer; and chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn disease.
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