title: Polycythemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
abstract: The responsibility of the intravenous nurse is increasing in the multidisciplinary management of patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, and polycythemia. A thorough understanding of these diseases and the treatment modalities is essential for quality patient care. Emphasis is placed on treatment considerations, including blood component administration, therapeutic phlebotomy, and pharmacologic agents.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Acevedo
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011086:Polycythemia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy