Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Despite medication therapy, the client's platelet count remains low. Which of the following procedures would reduce the destruction of platelets for a client who has ITP?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Laparoscopic splenectomy removes the spleen, where platelets are often destroyed in ITP, potentially improving platelet counts.