Which Is Most Descriptive of the Pathophysiology of Leukemia

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which is most descriptive of the pathophysiology of leukemia?

• A) Increased blood viscosity occurs.
• B) Thrombocytopenia (excessive destruction of platelets) occurs.
• C) Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBCs) occurs.
• D) First stage of coagulation process is abnormally stimulated.

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