Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
The nurse is performing the preoperative assessment for a client scheduled for a vertebroplasty of the cervical spine. Which finding should the nurse alert the healthcare provider of prior to the procedure?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) increases bleeding risk during surgery. Alerting the healthcare provider ensures proper management to mitigate this risk.