A Patient, Age 24, Is Admitted with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 24, is admitted with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and a platelet count of 18,000/mm³. An appropriate nursing intervention would be to

• A) monitor the administration of cryoprecipitate.
• B) administer vitamin B12.
• C) institute bleeding precautions.
• D) use the Z-track method for DexFerrum administration.

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Definitions:

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

Extraocular Muscles

The six muscles that control the movement of the eye and are located outside the eyeball.

Lateral Rectus Muscle

A muscle in the eye responsible for moving the eyeball laterally, away from the midline of the body.

Photosensitive

A condition in which the skin or eyes are excessively sensitive to light, leading to discomfort or health effects.