When the nurse is working with a child who has a low platelet count, the nurse will teach the family and the child to avoid which of the following?
a. engaging in contact sports or any activity that has a risk of physical injury
b. taking daily vitamins with mineral supplements or zinc supplements
c. herbal teas of any type
d. leaving the house for any reason
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A Correct. For a child who has a low platelet count, the family and child should be taught to be protected from trauma. Prevention measures include avoiding playing or engaging in contact sports or any activity that has a risk of physical injury.
B Incorrect. Taking daily vitamins with mineral supplements or zinc supplements will not protect the child with a low platelet count from bleeding.
C Incorrect. Herbal teas of any type will not protect the child with a low platelet count from bleeding.
D Incorrect. The child can leave the house. He or she just needs to be protected from trauma.
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