Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
The nurse is explaining the underlying cause of bruising with a client who is recently diagnosed with acute leukemia. Which pathophysiology is a result of the myeloblastic dysfunction of leukemia?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
This question is identical to Question 36. Leukemia-induced thrombocytopenia (B) causes bruising by delaying clotting. Oxyhemoglobin (A) is unrelated. Phagocytic deficiency (C) affects infections. Iron deficiency (D) causes anemia. Note: Duplicate question; consider removing.