A client with a low platelet count asks why platelets are important. How does the nurse answer?
A. "Platelets make blood clots for you."
B. "Blood clotting is prevented by your platelets."
C. "The clotting process begins with your platelets."
D. "Your platelets finish the clotting process."
Answer: C. "The clotting process begins with your platelets."
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