Which assessment findings, indicative of a hematologic emergency, should the nurse report to the healthcare provider due to the need for immediate intervention? Select all that apply
1. Anemia
2. Thrombocytopenia
3. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
4. Cardiac arrhythmias
5. Tetany
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Anemia is a clinical manifestation associated with a hematologic emergency necessitating the need for immediate intervention.
2. Thrombocytopenia is a clinical manifestation associated with a hematologic emergency necessitating the need for immediate intervention.
3. Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a clinical manifestation associated with a hematologic emergency necessitating the need for immediate intervention.
4. Cardiac arrhythmias are associated with metabolic, not hematologic, emergencies.
5. Tetany is associated with metabolic, not hematologic, emergencies.
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