A nurse is caring for a client with cancer who is receiving chemotherapy.The client develops thrombocytopenia related to bone marrow dysfunction.The priority intervention for this client would be to monitor the:

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Clients who develop lowered platelet counts (below 50,000/mm³)are at risk for bleeding.Nurses should monitor these clients for development of bruises or petechiae,for evidence of blood in urine or stools,and for bleeding from any site.Clients should be instructed to use a soft toothbrush and to avoid taking any medication containing acetylsalicylic acid.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Cancer Who