A Patient Has a Platelet Count of 10,000/cumm

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has a platelet count of 10,000/cumm. This value may be used by transfusion service to:

• A) establish the patient's normal range.
• B) place scheduled transfusion on hold.
• C) proceed with transfusion therapy.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Systolic/Diastolic Measurement

The numerical recording of blood pressure, indicating the pressure during heartbeats and in between beats.

Normal Blood Pressure

A blood pressure reading that falls within the range considered healthy, typically around 120/80 mmHg for an adult.

Patient Diagnosed

The process of identifying a medical condition based on analysis of symptoms, medical history, and tests.

Hypertensive Heart

A condition characterized by changes in the heart's structure and function due to high blood pressure.