The nurse is monitoring for the development of thrombocytopenia in a client receiving heparin therapy. The nurse determines that thrombocytopenia has occurred when the platelet count drops below ______ mm3
Standard Text: Record your answer using a whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 150,000
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia occurs when the platelet count falls below 150,000mm3.
Global Rationale: Thrombocytopenia occurs when the platelet count falls below 150,000mm3.
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