Which nursing intervention is contraindicated for a pediatric client who is experiencing thrombocytopenia secondary to chemotherapy treatments?

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Administering intramuscular injections can increase the risk of bleeding in a client with thrombocytopenia, so it is contraindicated. The other options are appropriate for nursing care of a pediatric client with thrombocytopenia. Monitoring intake and output can help detect signs of bleeding, palpating during an assessment can help identify potential areas of bleeding, and providing oral hygiene is important to prevent infections that could further compromise the client's health.

Which Nursing Intervention Is Contraindicated for a Pediatric Client Who