Laboratory Results for a Patient with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Include Platelet

Multiple Choice

Laboratory results for a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenia include platelet antibodies that are positive.The nurse determines that teaching has been effective by which of the following patient statements?

A) "I have too many platelets in my body, so I'm at risk for clotting."
B) "The test results indicate that my body can't make normal platelets."
C) "Because I've had so many platelet transfusions, my body has built a resistance to them and is destroying them."
D) "I will need to increase my intake of iron so I can make more platelets."