Which statement by a patient with primary thrombocytopenia indicates to the nurse that the patient understands the teaching about the disorder?
A) "My disorder may be caused by a low number of platelets."
B) "My platelets are not functioning properly."
C) "I don't have enough coagulation factors."
D) "My disorder is caused by liver disease."

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Primary thrombocytopenia is characterized by a low number of platelets, which is what the patient correctly identifies in choice A.

Which Statement by a Patient with Primary Thrombocytopenia Indicates to the Nurse