Which of the Following Clusters of Symptoms Would Lead the Nurse

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clusters of symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect a child has immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) ?

A) Multiple infections; bruising; abnormal bone marrow aspiration
B) Lower extremity that is warm to touch, edematous, and painful
C) Spontaneous nosebleeds, bruising, and petechiae
D) Increased platelet count; recent-onset venous thrombosis