The patient who has ITP and has a platelet count of 9,000/microliter. Which of the following is true about this platelet level?
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient with preeclampsia…
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient with preeclampsia. The nurse is at the bedside and notes that the patient has now progressed to eclampsia. Which independent or collaborative action should be the nurse’s first priority?
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Immune Throm…
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Which interventions does the nurse anticipate during the planning of care?
A 32 week gestation patient is receiving Magnesium Sulfate a…
A 32 week gestation patient is receiving Magnesium Sulfate at 2 gms/hr via pump. The nurse obtains her vital signs. During her assessment, her respiratory rate is at 8 breaths per/min. What medication would reverse magnesium sulfate toxicity?
The nurse is concerned that a client with an active bleeding…
The nurse is concerned that a client with an active bleeding is at risk for inadequate tissue perfusion. What should the nurse consider when planning for this client’s health problem?
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has ch…
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has chronic thrombocytopenia. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply):
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a newly admitted patient…
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a newly admitted patient. The complete blood count (CBC) indicates that the patient has an Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Which 2 nursing actions should be included in the plan of care?
A client admitted with the diagnosis of Immune Thrombocyto…
A client admitted with the diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) becomes short of breath with ambulation and fatigued with routine care activities. Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse include in the client’s plan of care?
A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the…
A nurse is teaching a client who has septic shock about the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)…
A patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) has a cryoprecipitate infusion ordered. The nurse should anticipate which of the following laboratory findings?