While monitoring a client for the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse should take note of what assessment parameters() A: Platelet count, prothrombin time (PT), and partial thromboplastin time (PTT). B: Platelet count, blood glucose levels, and white blood cell (WBC) count. C: Thrombin time, calcium levels, and potassium levels. D: Fibrinogen level, WBC count, and platelet count.
While monitoring a client for the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse should take note of what assessment parameters() A: Platelet count, prothrombin time (PT), and partial thromboplastin time (PTT). B: Platelet count, blood glucose levels, and white blood cell (WBC) count. C: Thrombin time, calcium levels, and potassium levels. D: Fibrinogen level, WBC count, and platelet count.
A child with leukemia presents with peteehiae; gums, lips, and nose that bleed easily; and bruising on various parts of her body. Which of the following laboratory test results would the nurse correlate with these findings() A: Platelet count of 80×103/mm3. B: Serum calcium level of 5 mg/dL. C: Fibrinogen level of 75 mg/dL. D: Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) of 38 seconds.
A child with leukemia presents with peteehiae; gums, lips, and nose that bleed easily; and bruising on various parts of her body. Which of the following laboratory test results would the nurse correlate with these findings() A: Platelet count of 80×103/mm3. B: Serum calcium level of 5 mg/dL. C: Fibrinogen level of 75 mg/dL. D: Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) of 38 seconds.