Asked by Destiny Mabon on May 16, 2024
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The nurse would anticipate that which of the following patient conditions will be treated with the collaborative treatment of regular phlebotomies?
A) Hemophilia
B) Thrombocytopenia
C) Eosinophilia
D) Polycythemia
Phlebotomies
A medical procedure that involves the drawing of blood from a vein, typically for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Polycythemia
Polycythemia is a blood disorder in which the body produces too many red blood cells, leading to increased blood viscosity and potential complications such as blood clots.
Hemophilia
A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding from minor injuries.
- Identify the appropriate treatment methods for various blood disorders.
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Talha ShoaibMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The removal of blood by using phlebotomy is used for thrombocytopenia to decrease the blood volume and decrease blood viscosity to prevent the formation of blood clots. Hemophilia and thrombocytopenia would not benefit from phlebotomy; eosinophilia is an overproduction of eosinophils from an abnormal allergic reaction and is treated with removal of the agent the person is allergic to and possibly administration of steroids.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the appropriate treatment methods for various blood disorders.