A patient undergoing chemotherapy telephones the clinic to complain of a nosebleed 2 days after a treatment. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse consider while further assessing the patient?

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Nosebleeds can be a sign of decreased clotting factors, which can occur due to chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia. Therefore, the nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Protection related to thrombocytopenia should be considered while assessing the patient.

A Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy Telephones the Clinic to Complain of a Nosebleed