Aclient is admitted with thrombocytopenia. what specific nursing actions are appropriate to include in the plan of care for this client? (select all that apply.)1. avoid intramuscular injections.2. institute neutropenic precautions.3. monitor the white blood cell count.4. administer prescribed anticoagulants.5. examine the skin for ecchymotic areas

The correct answer is 1. Avoid intramuscular injections and 5. Examine the skin for ecchymotic areas

Explanation:

Platelets are important for clotting of blood in case of any injury. In the case of thrombocytopenia, the platelet count in the person gets decreases below 100,000/mm3, therefore, the person with thrombocytopenia can lose excess blood during an injury which can be life-threatening for them.

So in these patient intramuscular injection are avoided because it can cause bleeding into the skin which can be dangerous for client. These patients must be regularly examined for ecchymotic areas(the area beneath the skin where blood leaks due to damaged blood vessels) to avoid damage from internal bleeding. So 1 and 5 are the right option.