The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient ITP Who Has

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient ITP who has an order for a platelet transfusion. Which patient information indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before administering platelets?

• A) Petechiae are present on the chest and back.
• B) Blood pressure (BP) is 94/56 mm Hg.
• C) Platelet count is 42,000/ml.
• D) Blood is oozing from the venipuncture site.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information received from the body and coordinates activity.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing attention, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Adrenal Glands

Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress response.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous system that plays a crucial role in the function of muscles and cognitive processes.