Toddler diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia purport.

Toddler diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia purport.

The nurse cares for a toddler diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia purport. The child’s platelet count is 52,000/mm (52 x 10). The nurse prepares a care plan for the child. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this child?

 

Fatigue related to elevated platelet count.

Risk for injury related to low platelet count.

Risk for activity intolerance related to need for rest.

Impaired Physical mobility related to need for physical therapy.

 

 

2. The client takes heparin 12, 000 units daily by subcutaneous injection. Today’s aPTT level is 45 seconds. Which action does the nurse take first?

 

Nothing as this is a normal a PTT level

Notifies the health care provider to decrease the dosage.

Changes the route from subcutaneous to intramuscular.

Notifies the health care provider to increase the dosage.