What Is the Best Intervention for Immediately Lowering the Platelet

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the best intervention for immediately lowering the platelet count to safer levels in a client diagnosed with severe life-threatening thrombocytosis?

• A) Administering aspirin in a small dose
• B) Providing clopidogrel to inhibit blood clotting
• C) Administering hydroxyurea to lower the platelet count
• D) Performing pheresis to remove whole blood from the donor

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