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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Anemia

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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with anemia.This morning's hematocrit level is 24%.Platelet level is 200,000/microliter.The nurse can expect to


A) continue monitoring the patient, as this hematocrit is normal.
B) administer platelets to help control bleeding.
C) give fresh frozen plasma to decrease prothrombin time.
D) provide RBC transfusion because this level is below the normal threshold.

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