A Preterm Infant (29 Weeks Old)has a Platelet Count of 85

question 28

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant (29 weeks old) has a platelet count of 85 × 10⁹/L.Is this a normal or abnormal finding?

• A)Abnormal because infants have normal adult amounts of platelets after 27 weeks' gestation
• B)Normal because preterm infants have decreased platelet counts as a result of abnormal birthing circumstances
• C)Normal because platelet development is similar to lung development in an infant;levels depend on the age of gestation
• D)Abnormal because preterm infants are subject to DIC,and that results in a decreased platelet count

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