Which Does the Nurse Recognize as the Best Intervention for Immediately

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which does the nurse recognize as the best intervention for immediately lowering the platelet count to safer levels in a client diagnosed with severe life-threatening thrombocytosis?

• A)Administering aspirin in a small dose
• B)Providing clopidogrel to inhibit blood clotting
• C)Administering hydroxyurea to lower the platelet count
• D)Performing pheresis to remove whole blood from the donor

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, during which vivid dreams commonly occur.

Quivering Eyelids

Involuntary, rapid movements or twitching of the eyelids.

Darting Eyes

Rapid movements of the eyes from one point to another, which can be a sign of nervousness, anxiety, or deceit.

Stage 1 Sleep

The initial phase of the sleep cycle, characterized by light sleep from which a person can be easily awakened.