Client symptoms associated with thrombocytopenia are centered around: Select all that apply
1. A tendency to bleed after any invasive procedure.
2. Mucosal bleeding.
3. Blood-tinged sputum after coughing.
4. Discoloration of the skin.
5. An increased platelet count.
1. A tendency to bleed after any invasive procedure.
2. Mucosal bleeding.
3. Blood-tinged sputum after coughing.
4. Discoloration of the skin.
Rationale:
A tendency to bleed after any invasive procedure. Thrombocytopenia is defined as a decrease in the number of circulating platelets caused by impaired or suppressed production of platelets or accelerated destruction of platelets. This results in a clotting failure and the tendency to bleed.
Mucosal bleeding. Thrombocytopenia is defined as a decrease in the number of circulating platelets caused by impaired or suppressed production of platelets or accelerated destruction of platelets. This results in a clotting failure and the tendency to bleed when tissue is aggravated.
Blood-tinged sputum after coughing. Coughing causes stress on tissues that may stimulate bleeding due to the decrease in circulating platelets.
Discoloration of the skin. Skin discoloration is caused by bleeding into the tissues, an effect of bleeding and decreased platelets.
An increased platelet count. Thrombocytopenia results from a decrease in the number of circulating platelets.
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