Which of the Following Clusters of Symptoms Would Lead the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clusters of symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect a child has immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) ?

• A) Multiple infections; bruising; abnormal bone marrow aspiration
• B) Lower extremity that is warm to touch, edematous, and painful
• C) Spontaneous nosebleeds, bruising, and petechiae
• D) Increased platelet count; recent-onset venous thrombosis

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