A Preterm Infant (29 Weeks Old) Has a Platelet Count

question 31

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant (29 weeks old) has a platelet count of 85 x 109/L.Is this a normal finding? Why or why not?

• A)No, it is an abnormal finding, because infants have normal adult amounts of platelets after 27 weeks' gestation.
• B)Yes, this is a normal finding, because preterm infants have decreased platelet counts due to abnormal birthing circumstances.
• C)Yes, this is a normal finding, because platelet development is similar to lung development in an infant; levels are dependent upon the age of gestation.
• D)No, this is an abnormal finding, because preterm infants are subject to DIC, and that results in a decreased platelet count.

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