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Title: A child has thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy treatments. The nurse sho Post by: colleen on Oct 11, 2012 A child has thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy treatments. The nurse should not
1. Administer intramuscular injections (IM). 2. Perform oral hygiene. 3. Monitor intake and output. 4. Use palpation as a component of assessment. Title: Re: A child has thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy treatments. The nurse sho Post by: bio_man on Oct 12, 2012 1... When the child is thrombocytopenic (decreased platelets) from chemotherapy, the nurse should not administer IM injections because of the risk of bleeding. Oral hygiene care should be done with a soft toothbrush and intake and output monitored for any abnormalities. Gentle palpation should still be included in physical assessments.
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