What Should a Nurse Be Careful to Observe for When

question 13

Multiple Choice

What should a nurse be careful to observe for when assessing a patient with thrombocytopenia?

• A) Distended neck veins and skin discoloration
• B) Discoloration of the nails and sclera
• C) Petechiae on the skin and bleeding gums
• D) Enlarged thyroid gland and excitability

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Definitions:

Demanding

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Corporal Punishment

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Middle-Class Parents

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Firstborns

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