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abarnes

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The patient with AML has a platelet count of 95,000 . What interventions should the nurse include in the patient's care plan? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Observe for melena and hematuria.
  b. Instruct the patient to brush and floss at least twice daily.
  c. Measure abdominal girth daily.
  d. Apply ice and pressure to puncture sites.
  e. Instruct the patient to use an electric razor.

Question 2

Which factor(s) may be causative for leukemia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Radiation exposure
  b. Pesticides exposure
  c. Benzene exposure
  d. Frequent bacterial infections
  e. Virulent viral infections



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
A low platelet makes the patient prone to excessive bleeding. The nurse should monitor for bleeding into the stool and urine. An increase in the abdominal girth will alert the nurse to the possibility of internal bleeding. Ice and pressure on puncture sites aid in stopping bleeding. An electric razor reduces the chance of the patient being cut during shaving. Soft toothbrushes will decrease the likelihood of the gums bleeding, and the patient should not floss too frequently or brush teeth aggressively.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Exposure to radiation, pesticides, and benzenes has been linked to potential causes of leukemia. Bacterial and viral infections are not considered to be causes of leukemia.




abarnes

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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