Which of These Assessment Data Obtained by the Nurse When

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these assessment data obtained by the nurse when caring for a patient with thrombocytopenia should be immediately communicated to the health care provider?

• A) Platelet count is 52,000/ml.
• B) There are bullae on the oral mucosa.
• C) The patient is difficult to arouse.
• D) There are large bruises on the back.

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Definitions:

Case Study

A research method involving an in-depth examination of an individual, group, or event to explore causation in order to find underlying principles.

Double-Blind Procedure

An experimental technique where neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to eliminate bias.

False Generalization

An erroneous logical conclusion that applies a specific observation to a broader context than is justifiably warranted.

Double-Blind Procedure

An experimental technique in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, used to prevent bias.