Which Term Should the Nurse Use When Documenting a Decreased

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which term should the nurse use when documenting a decreased platelet count?

• A) Anemia
• B) Neutropenia
• C) Polycythemia
• D) Thrombocytopenia

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

A process in which sensory receptors progressively lose sensitivity to constant external stimuli over time.

Novel Stimuli

New or unfamiliar stimuli that can attract attention and provoke responses not conditioned by previous experience.

Visible Light

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves.