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A nurse is assessing a 42-year-old client who has been receiving chemotherapy. The client has a platelet count of 22,000 cells/mm³ and has petechiae on the lower extremities. The nurse should advise the client to:

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Rationale: A platelet count of 22,000/mm³ with petechiae indicates severe thrombocytopenia, requiring urgent consultation with the oncologist for potential platelet transfusion or treatment adjustment.

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