A patient on chemotherapy after surgery develops thrombocytopenia. Which of the following symptoms should be reported immediately to the physician?

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Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of platelets, which can lead to bleeding. Tarry stools indicate gastrointestinal bleeding and should be reported immediately to the physician. Pain at the surgical site, slightly elevated blood pressure, and headache are not directly related to thrombocytopenia and can be monitored but not necessarily require immediate reporting.

A Patient on Chemotherapy After Surgery Develops Thrombocytopenia