The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Immune Thrombocytopenic

The nurse is caring for a patient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (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) The platelet count is 42,000/mL.
B) Blood pressure (BP) is 94/56 mm Hg.
C) Blood is oozing from the venipuncture site.
D) Petechiae are present on the chest and back.

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