A 30-year-old female presents with hematuria,menorrhagia,and bleeding gums.She is diagnosed with immune thrombocytic purpura (ITP).A nurse realizes the most likely cause is:

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A 30-year-old female presents with hematuria,menorrhagia,and bleeding gums.She is diagnosed with immune thrombocytic purpura (ITP).A nurse realizes the most likely cause is:

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The majority of cases of ITP are due to immune driven destruction of platelets.
The majority of cases of ITP are due to immune driven destruction of platelets.It is not due to allergy.
The majority of cases of ITP are due to immune driven destruction of platelets.It is not due to hypersplenism.
The majority of cases of ITP are due to immune driven destruction of platelets.It is not due to T cell injury.

A 30-Year-Old Female Presents with Hematuria,menorrhagia,and Bleeding Gums