Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Checking for ecchymosis (A) is appropriate for thrombocytopenia to monitor for bruising due to low platelets, unlike the other options which increase bleeding or infection risk.