A child has a disease involving an antigen-antibody complex disorder.What treatment regimen does the nurse prepare the family for?
A) Apheresis
B) Erythrocytaphoresis
C) Leukapheresis
D) Plasmapheresis

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Plasmapheresis is used to remove plasma containing harmful substances such as cholesterol,antigen-antibody complexes,and toxins.Erythrocytaphoresis removes red blood cells.Leukapheresis removes white blood cells.Apheresis is a generic term that encompasses all types of these procedures.

A Child Has a Disease Involving an Antigen-Antibody Complex Disorder