A Patient Admitted to the Hospital in Preparation for a Splenectomy

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the hospital in preparation for a splenectomy for treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) asks the nurse about the benefits of the splenectomy. The nurse explains that the expected effect of the splenectomy is

• A) reduced destruction of platelets by macrophages.
• B) promotion of platelet sequesterization and release by the liver.
• C) increased production of platelets by the bone marrow.
• D) increased RBC production to compensate for blood loss.

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