Which nursing intervention is contraindicated for a pediatric client who is experiencing thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy treatments?
1. Administering intramuscular injections
2. Monitoring intake and output
3. Palpating during the assessment
4. Providing oral hygiene
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Explanation:
1. When the child is thrombocytopenic (decreased platelets) from chemotherapy, the nurse should not administer intramuscular injections because of the risk of bleeding.
2. Monitoring intake and output is not contraindicated for a pediatric client who is experiencing thrombocytopenia as a result of chemotherapy treatments.
3. Palpation during the assessment is not contraindicated due to thrombocytopenia. This action is contraindicated for a child who is diagnosed with Wilms tumor.
4. Providing oral hygiene is not contraindicated for a pediatric client who is experiencing thrombocytopenia as a result of chemotherapy treatments.
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