A patient has a platelet count of 20,000/mm³.What action should the nurse take?

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A platelet count of less than 20,000/mm³ (nl 150,000 to 450,000/mm³)places the patient at risk for bleeding.A.B.C.Because the patient is at risk for bleeding,the patient most likely should not be transferred to a chair.The patient is at risk for bleeding after a venipuncture.C.Rectal temperatures increase the risk for bleeding and should not be done.

A Patient Has a Platelet Count of 20,000/mm³