Thrombocytopenia – NCLEX.ME Nurse

Physiological Integrity—Reduction of Risk Potential

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client with thrombocytopenia. Which signs and symptoms and lab findings would the nurse expect to see in this client?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by NCLEX.ME Nurse

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Physiological Integrity—Reduction of Risk Potential

The nurse is evaluating clients for risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Which client is at greatest risk for HIT, based on the nurse’s assessment?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by NCLEX.ME Nurse

a male client who just completed a 1-week course of heparin a male client taking enoxaparin for management of unstable angina a female client receiving heparin ...