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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
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A child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count.
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A nurse is admitting a child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count. Based on this information which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Bleeding precautions. In sepsis with a critically low platelet count, the child is at risk of bleeding due to impaired blood clotting. Bleeding precautions involve minimizing invasive procedures, using small gauge needles, avoiding unnecessary venipunctures, and monitoring for signs of bleeding. Respiratory precautions (choice
A) are not indicated unless the child has respiratory symptoms or is at risk for respiratory infections. Airborne precautions (choice
B) are used for diseases spread through the air, not sepsis. Contact precautions (choice
D) are for diseases spread by direct contact with the patient or their environment.
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