The Patient with AML Has a Platelet Count of 95,000

question 2

Multiple Choice

The patient with AML has a platelet count of 95,000.What interventions should be included in the plan of care for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Observe for melena and hematuria.
• B)Brush and floss at least twice daily.
• C)Measure abdominal girth daily.
• D)Apply ice and pressure to puncture sites.
• E)Use electric razor.

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Definitions:

Discharge Planning

The process of coordinating support and services for a patient before they leave the hospital to ensure a smooth transition to home or another facility.

Congested Cough

A type of cough characterized by the accumulation of mucus in the airways.

Pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus.

Verbal Report

The oral transmission of information from one health care provider to another, often used in shift changes or during patient handoffs.