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A client receiving chemotherapy has a platelet count of 15,000 mm3 (15 × 109/L). Based on this laboratory result, which form of precautions should the nurse implement?

ExplanationWhen the platelet count is less than 20,000 mm3 (20 × 109/L), the client is at risk for bleeding, and the nurse should institute bleeding precautions. Contact precautions are initiated in a client who has drainage from wounds that may be infectious. Respiratory precautions are instituted for a client with a respiratory infection that is transmitted by the airborne route. Neutropenic precautions would be instituted for a client with a low neutrophil count.