HESI RN Patho Pharmacology

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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?

A. Oxyhemoglobin provides less oxygen to tissues. B. Insufficient platelets delay the clotting process. C. Phagocytic cells are inadequate in fighting infection. D. Lack of iron causes hypochromic blood cells.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Leukemia causes thrombocytopenia (insufficient platelets) (
B), delaying clotting and causing bruising. Oxyhemoglobin (
A) relates to oxygen transport. Phagocytic cell deficiency (
C) increases infection risk. Iron deficiency (
D) causes anemia, not bruising.

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