A Patient on a Medical Surgical Unit Has a Platelet

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient on a medical surgical unit has a platelet count of 90,000 per mm³. The nurse knows to include which of the following precautions in discharge instructions?

• A) Use a standard safety razor for shaving.
• B) Use a soft bristle toothbrush.
• C) Have aggressive dental care immediately to prevent dental caries.
• D) Do not eat fresh fruit.

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Definitions:

Exculpatory Clauses

Provisions in a contract that relieve one party of liability for harm or loss caused during the execution of the contract, often shifting the risk to the other party.

Principal

The original amount of money loaned or invested, excluding any interest or profits.

Tort Liability

Legal responsibility arising from civil wrongs or injuries caused by one's actions or inactions to another person, excluding breaches of contract.

Misrepresentations

False statements or actions made to deceive or mislead.