A Patient Who Developed Hemolytic Anemia Related to the Administration

question 42

Multiple Choice

A patient who developed hemolytic anemia related to the administration of penicillin asks for an explanation of this condition.What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) "The red blood cells are being produced inappropriately."
• B) "An antigen-antibody reaction is causing destruction of red blood cells."
• C) "An allergy to penicillin is destroying your platelets for unknown reasons."
• D) "Allergens are invading the bone marrow and interfering with red blood cell production."

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