Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
The nurse is administering SUBQ enoxaparin to a client following knee replacement surgery to prevent a deep vein thrombosis. Which laboratory result requires immediate action by the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A platelet count of 100,000/mm┬│ indicates thrombocytopenia, increasing bleeding risk with enoxaparin, requiring immediate action. BUN, creatinine, and hematocrit are within normal ranges and do not warrant urgent intervention.