Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The nurse is administering subcutaneous enoxaparin to a client following knee replacement surgery to prevent a deep vein thrombosis. Which laboratory result requires immediate action by the nurse? Which laboratory result requires immediate action by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A platelet count of 100,000/mm3 indicates thrombocytopenia, increasing bleeding risk with enoxaparin, an anticoagulant. Immediate action, such as notifying the provider, is needed to prevent hemorrhage.