A patient is scheduled for a splenectomy. During discharge education, what teaching point should the nurse prioritize?

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After splenectomy, the patient is instructed to seek prompt medical attention if even relatively minor symptoms of infection occur. Often, patients with high platelet counts have even higher counts after splenectomy, which can predispose them to serious thrombotic or hemorrhagic problems. However, this increase is usually transient and therefore often does not warrant additional treatment. Dietary
modifications are not normally necessary and immunosuppressants would be strongly contraindicated.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Splenectomy B12\mathrm{B}_{12}B12​ Intake D) the Importance of Limiting Activity Postoperatively to Prevent

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Splenectomy $\mathrm{B}_{12}$ Intake
D) the Importance of Limiting Activity Postoperatively to Prevent