A client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is scheduled for plasmapheresis. Which of the following pathophysiological events should the nurse plan to teach the client about this procedure?
A)It eliminates eosinophils and basophils from blood.
B)It removes antibody-antigen complexes from circulation.
C)It prevents foreign antibodies from damaging various body tissues.
D)It decreases the damage to organs caused by attacking T-lymphocytes.

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Plasmapheresis is used in SLE to remove antibodies, antibody-antigen complexes, and complement from blood. T-lymphocytes, foreign antibodies, eosinophils, and basophils do not contribute to the tissue damage in SLE.

A Client Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Is Scheduled