Answer: 2 Patients with thrombocytopenia are at a greater risk of excessive bleeding in response to minimal trauma. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid blowing their nose as this activity can increase the risk of bleeding. The following activities are not contraindicated with thrombocytopenia: ambulation visiting with children and semi-Fowler's position.
A client has a platelet count of 49 000/mL. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which ...