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A patient with a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is currently receiving IVIG for the treatment of her health condition. The nurse who is providing this patient's care is aware that ITP is a consequence of:
 
  A) Inappropriate platelet aggregation on the walls of the great vessels
  B) Impaired liver function and the sequestering of platelets by hepatocytes
  C) Hemolysis of platelets in individuals who lack immunity to the Epstein-Barr virus
  D) Platelet destruction and impaired platelet production resulting from an autoimmune process

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An experienced medical nurse has provided care for patients who have immunodeficiencies that are primary, as well as for patients who have secondary immunodeficiencies.
 
  Which of the following individuals is most clearly exhibiting secondary immunodeficiency?
  A) A woman whose diagnosis of sepsis is attributable to her recent chemotherapy
  B) An elderly resident of a long-term care facility who has been diagnosed with the Norwalk virus
  C) A child who had an allergic reaction to a scheduled immunization
  D) A man who developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after being immobilized during recovery from orthopedic surgery


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