What is the average life span of a platelet cell? a. 10 days ...

[Garrulous]

What is the average life span of a platelet cell?
 
  a. 10 days
  b. 14 days
  c. 30 days
  d. 45 days

Question 2

When the patient returns to the unit from having had an arthrogram, which intervention should the nurse perform first?
 
  a. Ambulate the patient in the room.
  b. Apply ice packs to the knee.
  c. Perform passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises.
  d. Wrap the knee in an elastic bandage.

[gasdhashg]

Answer to Question 1

A
Platelets live only about 10 days.

Answer to Question 2

B
Ice packs applied to the knee will reduce swelling. The patient will ambulate at some point but not before the application of ice. There is not going to be a significant loss of mobility for the patient, so ROM exercises will not likely be included in the plan of care. There is no indication that an elastic bandage is needed.

[Garrulous]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jamesnevil303]

Excellent