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Thrombocytopenia ( 15 Questions)

Question 1 of 15 :

A nurse is caring for a patient with thrombocytopenia.
Which statement accurately describes the pathophysiology of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

A "ITP results from decreased platelet production in the bone marrow.”

B "In ITP, autoantibodies mark platelets for destruction by macrophages.”

C "ITP is characterized by impaired cleavage of von Willebrand factor.”

D "Thrombocytopenia in ITP is triggered by heparin-platelet factor 4 complexes.”

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