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Desolo Desolo
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9 years ago
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The parent states, “My child has a low platelet count and we are being discharged this afternoon. What do I need to do at home?” Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
a.   “You should give your child aspirin instead of acetaminophen for fever or pain.”
b.   “Your child should avoid contact sports or activities that could cause bleeding.”
c.   “You should feed your child bland, soft, moist diet for the next week.”
d.   “Your child should avoid large groups of people for the next week.”

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9 years ago
Answer B, “Your child should avoid contact sports or activities that could cause bleeding” makes the most sense. If the child has low platelet count then he or she will surely have trouble forming clots. Therefore A doesn't make sesne because aspirin thins the blood and will make the child even more suceptible to bleeding. C and D are in correct because they are not directly related to issues related to clotting.
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