A client with leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse observes the client is weak, pale, and febrile. After reviewing the client's most recent laboratory results which reveals a platelet count of 25,000/mm3 (25 x 10^9/L), which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Monitor urine and stool for occult blood regularly.
Ensure a large gauge catheter is used to obtain blood samples.
Remove cold and frozen foods from dietary trays.
Wrap bruised areas with elastic bandage dressings.
The Correct Answer is A
A. Monitoring for occult blood in urine and stool is crucial in clients with low platelet counts to detect any potential bleeding early, as they are at increased risk of bleeding due to thrombocytopenia.
B. Using a large gauge catheter may be necessary for some procedures, but it is not the priority intervention regarding the client’s current state and platelet count.
C. Removing cold and frozen foods from dietary trays does not directly address the critical concern of bleeding associated with low platelet levels.
D. While protecting bruised areas is important, it is secondary to monitoring for active bleeding, which is more critical at this stage.
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