The patient with AML has a platelet count of 95,000.What interventions should the nurse include in the patient's care plan?

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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.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.Soft toothbrushes will decrease the likelihood of the gums bleeding,and the patient should not floss too frequently or brush teeth aggressively.

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