Which Assessment Finding Should the Nurse Caring for a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding should the nurse caring for a patient with thrombocytopenia communicate immediately to the health care provider?

• A)The platelet count is 52,000/µL.
• B)The patient is difficult to arouse.
• C)There are purpura on the oral mucosa.
• D)There are large bruises on the patient's back.

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