Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A client with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia has a platelet count of 18,000/mm┬│. Which nursing intervention is most important?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A platelet count of 18,000/mm┬│ indicates severe thrombocytopenia, making monitoring for bleeding (e.g., petechiae, epistaxis) the most important intervention to prevent complications.