A client is admitted with purpura and blood in the urine and stool. The nurse reviews the ordered blood work and suspects that the client might be experiencing:
1. An increased red blood cell count.
2. Decreased monocytes.
3. Increased eosinophils.
4. Decreased platelets.
Answer: 4
1. The client is experiencing bleeding. Red blood cells are not part of the clotting cascade.
2. Monocytes are phagocytes, and do not affect the ability to clot.
3. The client who is experiencing an allergic reaction will have increased eosinophils.
4. Platelets have a role in the clotting of blood. When decreased, the client will have unusual bleeding.
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