A newly diagnosed leukemia patient begins hemorrhaging from every orifice. The physician is concerned that the patient has developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
The nurse should anticipate which of the following orders to be prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.
A)
Transfuse 2 units of platelets.
B)
Transfuse fresh frozen plasma.
C)
Give aspirin twice per day.
D)
Administer IV Toradol stat.
E)
Place in reverse isolation.
Question 2
Following a bone marrow biopsy, which of the following assessments would indicate the patient is experiencing a complication as a result of this diagnostic procedure?
A)
BP 90/60, heart rate 132, excess bleeding, and hematoma noted at the insertion site
B)
BP 130/80, oxygen saturation 95, and crackles heard on inspiration
C)
Respiratory rate 24 and complaining of pain at insertion site
D)
Heart rate regular 64 beats/minute and temperature 99.6 F orally
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