Thrombocytopenia PDF - Pediatrics Hematological

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This document discusses thrombocytopenia, a condition characterized by low platelet counts. It covers the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, causes, and interventions for thrombocytopenia in pediatric patients. It also includes questions and clinical considerations for nursing professionals.

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Thrombocytopenia Pediatrics: Hematological Pathophysiology Platelets ≤ 150,000 Normal: 150,000 - 400,000...

Thrombocytopenia Pediatrics: Hematological Pathophysiology Platelets ≤ 150,000 Normal: 150,000 - 400,000 Thrombocytopenia: Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia occurs when clients have low platelets. 150,000 or less 100,000 ≤ 50,000 100,000 = MAJOR RISK 50,000 or Less = DEADLY Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia Signs & Symptoms HESI Question Huge risk for hemorrhaging, like a ticking time bomb. Any small bump or fall will cause major bleeding Which sign is observed in the Bleeding gums patient with thrombocytopenia? Tachycardia Petechiae Petechiae Petechiae (Tiny red brown-purple spots on the skin) Causes Complication Bleeding - Huge risk for injury, like a ticking Immunosuppressants time bomb Liver disease (Hep. / Cirrhosis) PRIORITY ITP - Immune Kaplan Question thrombocytopenia purpura NCLEX The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia purpura. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority when caring for this client? Interventions Risk for injury P P Platelets Less than 100k HeParin AsPirin ASPIRIN The NCLEX will give lab values & ask for priority action! Hold the P’s THINK: what KILLS the patient first! HeParin P P Immunosuppressants Labor & Epidural Cirrhosis AsPirin CloPidogrel EnoxaParin & Surgery CloPidogrel Exhibit Exhibit Exhibit Laboratory result Laboratory result Laboratory result EnoxaParin CLOPIDOGREL WBCs 3,000 Blood group A+ Albumin 2.7 g/dL Notify the HCP 1 Hemoglobin Platelets 9.5 g/dL 68,000 Rh factor WBCs Negative 18,000 Bilirubin Platelets Platelets Negative 45,000 45,000 Obtain vital signs ? Platelets 75,000 Ammonia 125 78 BPM 120/80 98% 24 RPM 98.6 F Teaching 1. Look for the most critical lab! All are less than 100,000, but cirrhosis is the lowest - less than 50,000. NO Razors 2. It’s your JOB as a nurse to SAVE LIVES! NO NSAIDS over the counter NSAIDs The NCLEX will make sure you do. 3. This is why you MUST know your numbers.

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