The patient with AML has a platelet count of 95,000.What interventions should be included in the plan of care for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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A low platelet makes the patient prone to excessive bleeding.The nurse should monitor for bleeding into the stool and urine.Soft toothbrushes will decrease the likelihood of the gums bleeding.An increase in the abdominal girth will alert the nurse to the possibility of internal bleeding.Ice and pressure on puncture sites aid in stopping bleeding.An electric razor reduces the chance of the patient being cut during shaving.

The Patient with AML Has a Platelet Count of 95,000