A patient admitted to the hospital in preparation for a splenectomy for treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) asks the nurse about the benefits of the splenectomy. The nurse explains that the expected effect of the splenectomy is
A) reduced destruction of platelets by macrophages.
B) promotion of platelet sequesterization and release by the liver.
C) increased production of platelets by the bone marrow.
D) increased RBC production to compensate for blood loss.
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