ATI RN
ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI GU Exam 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 critically low platelet count, the risk of bleeding is high due to impaired clotting ability. The nurse should initiate bleeding precautions to prevent injury and minimize bleeding risk. Respiratory (
A) and Airborne (
B) precautions are not indicated for sepsis. Contact (
D) precautions are for infections spread by direct contact, not relevant here. Summarily, the other choices are incorrect as they do not address the specific risk associated with sepsis and low platelet count.
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