RN HESI PAEDIATRICS Exam 2
RN HESI PAEDIATRICS Exam 2 ( 48 Questions)
A three-year old child with neuroblastoma begins experiencing epistaxis episodes and bruising to the extremities over the past month. Which finding in the medical record should the nurse expect?
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Thrombocytopenia is the appropriate findings. Thrombocytopenia refers to a decreased number of platelets in the blood. Platelets play a crucial role in blood clotting, and a low platelet count can lead to easy bruising, bleeding, and episodes of epistaxis (nosebleeds). Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that can affect the bone marrow's ability to produce blood cells, including platelets.
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Hypovolemia is incorrect: Hypovolemia refers to decreased blood volume and would not directly explain the epistaxis and bruising.
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Polycythaemia is incorrect: Polycythaemia is an increased number of red blood cells and would not directly explain the symptoms mentioned.
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Hypoalbuminemia is incorrect: Hypoalbuminemia is a low level of albumin in the blood and is not directly related to platelet count or the symptoms described.