Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client with thrombocytopenia. The nurse expects that the client might be ... (Read 81 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client with thrombocytopenia. The nurse expects that the client might be treated with:

1. Iron.
2. Blood transfusion.
3. Platelet transfusion.
4. Heparin.

Question 2

A client experiencing thalassemia asks the nurse what kind of medication will be ordered to cure the disease. The best response by the nurse would be:

1. You will be treated with vitamin B12 shots.
2. There are no drugs to treat thalassemia.
3. You will be treated with chemotherapy.
4. The doctor will order radiation therapy.

Carissamariew · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Iron is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.
2. Blood transfusions are used most often to treat blood loss, or in diseases such as sickle cell anemia.
3. Platelets are replaced in the client with thrombocytopenia.
4. Heparin is stopped if the client has thrombocytopenia, because of the risk for bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Vitamin B12 injections treat pernicious anemia.
2. Thalassemia is a genetic disease, and there are no medications for treatment. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the client may be given blood transfusions.
3. Chemotherapy is not used for thalassemia.
4. Radiation therapy is not appropriate for thalassemia.