The nurse working on a medical-surgical floor recognizes that test results for platelet antibodies are most likely to be positive for which of the following individuals?
A)An 18-year-old admitted with a broken femur after a motor vehicle accident
B)A 26-year-old admitted with sickle cell anemia
C)A 41-year-old admitted with viral hepatitis
D)A 48-year-old admitted with a 4-year history of AIDS

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Individuals with AIDS often have immune system abnormalities, including the production of antibodies against their own platelets, leading to a positive test for platelet antibodies.

The Nurse Working on a Medical-Surgical Floor Recognizes That Test