Which of the following would be the appropriate nursing intervention for the patient diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Bleeding?

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To prevent further bleeding in a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Bleeding, invasive procedures should be avoided to reduce the risk of hematoma formation or other bleeding complications. Applying pressure to puncture sites and giving enemas may increase the risk of bleeding. Encouraging the patient to brush teeth thoroughly and rinse with alcohol-based mouthwash after each meal is important to prevent infection but is not directly related to the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Bleeding.

Which of the Following Would Be the Appropriate Nursing Intervention