A client who is scheduled for surgery is found to have thrombocytopeni

A client who is scheduled for surgery is found to have thrombocytopenia. A specific postopera-tive concern for the nurse for this client is:

1. Hemorrhage
2. Wound infection
3. Fluid imbalance
4. Respiratory depression

ANSWER

ANS: 1
A client with thrombocytopenia is at risk for hemorrhaging during and after surgery. Clients with immunological disorders or diabetes mellitus have an increased risk for wound infection after surgery. A client who has a fever is at risk for fluid imbalance. A client who has chronic respira-tory disease may be at increased risk for respiratory depression, not the client with thrombocyto-penia.