Idiopathic thrombocytic purpura.
Oncology nurses often see patients with nononcologic disorders. Idiopathic thrombocytic purpura (ITP), a platelet disorder, is one such example. Being both an emergent condition as well as a chronic one, nurses will need to assess patients with ITP for bleeding and conduct extensive patient education about the disease process and treatment options.
Winkeljohn
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Hematology Oncology Associates, Albuquerque, NM, USA. dwinkeljohn@comcast.net
D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D013156:Splenectomy
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents