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

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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