Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient ITP who has an order for a platelet transfusion. Which patient information indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before administering platelets?
A) Petechiae are present on the chest and back.
B) Blood pressure (BP) is 94/56 mm Hg.
C) Platelet count is 42,000/ml.
D) Blood is oozing from the venipuncture site.
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